South Lanarkshire Council has announced a programme of essential resurfacing works in East Kilbride from next week.

The works will be carried out on, and see the closure of, Newhousemill Road, from its junction with Muttonhole Road to its junction with Lismore, in Hamilton. The works will start on Monday 27 January at 8am.

Weather and resources permitting, the works should be complete by 4pm on Friday 31 January.

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This means there will be no access over Newhousemill Bridge, known locally as 'the wee bridge', for the duration of the works.

A diversion will be in place via A726 Strathaven Road, East Kilbride Expressway, Sydes Brae, Parkneuk Road, Newhousemill Road and vice versa.

Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Colin Park, said: "We apologise in advance for any inconvenience these essential works may cause to road users.

"It would be helpful if road users could avoid the area if possible, and if not, to leave extra time for their journey and take into account the diversion route.

"We hope all road users will appreciate the improvements when the works are complete."