Shetland Islands Council will begin essential work to replace the flagstones and repair the road surface on the north end of Commercial Street next Tuesday, 07 May.

The work is scheduled to last six weeks, followed by a three week curing period.

During this time, the road will be closed to through traffic, with a temporary bollard erected between Intersport and the Clydesdale Bank. Pedestrian access to all shops and buildings in the area will be maintained.

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The bollards on Burns Walk will be removed, allowing vehicles moving northwards along Commercial Street to exit onto the Esplanade. Road users on the Esplanade should be aware that traffic may emerge from Burns Walk during the period of the works.

There will be no entry in to Burns Walk from the Esplanade.

Dave Coupe, Executive Manager – Roads, said: "As this work requires dry frost free weather, this is the best time of year for us to do this essential work whilst allowing us to keep any disruption to a minimum. Our staff have met with Living Lerwick, local residents and owners of premises to discuss how we can minimise the impact of the works and take account of their needs, which includes maintaining pedestrian access and allowing nearby deliveries to continue."