New Cumnock's £1.2 million flood defence scheme at the Leggate has entered its final phase of work.

Construction work will commence on the final stage of the scheme on Monday 18 February.

The Flood Prevention Scheme will protect properties close to the Connel Burn from future flooding. The works have been a combination of engineering measures, earth embankments and reinforced concrete walls that help to contain any floodwaters within the Connel Burn.

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The works will involve the adjustment of the profile of the B741 carriageway that will compliment the work already carried out. They will also include a complete replacement of sections of the road, a new vertical alignment of this stretch and associated bridge works.

This phase of work will last for six weeks.

A road closure will be in place throughout the project, with a diversion route in place via the Boig Road towards Cumnock and back to New Cumnock; via B741, A76, A70, B7046, U743 Newfield and C 36 Boig Rd and vice versa.

(CM/JG)