Bear Scotland have announced that road resurfacing works on the A985 east of Balgownie Junction will begin on Monday 7 December.

For the safety of workers and road users, the A985 will be closed in both directions between Kincardine Bridge and Cairneyhill Roundabout from 19:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 7, 8, 9 and 10 December.

A diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be signposted between Clackmannanshire Bridge and Cairneyhill Roundabout via the A876 and the A977, adding an estimated 18 minutes and 8.5 miles to affected journeys.

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Local access will be maintained during the works, with road users escorted through the site when it is safe to do so. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Strict physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government guidance, are in place to protect teams and ensure they remain safe on site.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These surfacing improvements will significantly improve safety and ride quality for motorists on this section of the A985.

"Road closures are essential to ensure the safety of workers and road users, however we've planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption and will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible.

"We thank motorists in advance for their patience and encourage them to plan ahead by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date travel information."