The work is due to start on Sunday 4 August and be completed by Wednesday 7 August, weather and resources permitting.

Unfortunately, as the road is not sufficiently wide along this section, for safety reasons, the road will be closed from Garrion Bridge to Rosebank each evening from 8pm to 6am the following morning.

Although the road will remain closed to vehicles during these times, access for local residents and businesses will be made whenever possible.

However, please be aware that there may be significant delays at some stages during the progress of the work. Traffic Marshals and site staff will be there to advise and assist where access is requested during the works.

A diversion will be in place via A71 Horsley Brae, Main Street, Overtown, A721 Wishaw Road, A73 Airdrie Road, A73 Lanark Road, A72 Kirkfieldbank Brae, A72 Lanark Road and vice versa.

Colin Park, head of the council’s Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, said: “We would request that all road users allow additional time for all journeys which involve the use of the A72 Lanark Road, Dalserf during the times indicated and that they plan their journey accordingly.

“We apologise for any inconvenience that may occur during these essential road improvement works.”