Warning for Lanarkshire motorists as section of A725 northbound carriageway set for two overnight closures

Lanarkshire motorists are urged to plan ahead as the A725 northbound carriageway between the Raith and Bellziehill junctions is set to close overnight on two consecutive nights at the end of the month.

The road will be closed on March 30 and 31 for essential carriageway resurfacing works, between the off-slip road to the A7071 near both junctions on the slip road from 8pm to 6am.

The overnight closures are required "to ensure road user and road worker safety whilst essential road resurfacing works are undertaken".

These works have been scheduled for through the night to minimise disruption to traffic.

A spokesperson for the works said: "Signed diversion routes will be in place during closures. Road users are encouraged to plan ahead and check Traffic Scotland’s website prior to travelling on these evenings.

"The works will be carried out by Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP) on behalf of Transport Scotland to maintain the integrity and safety of this route, and have been planned in consultation with Transport Scotland, North and South Lanarkshire councils, Amey South West Unit and Police Scotland.

"Please note that all the works are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable."

If you have any enquiries regarding the works, contact SRP on 0800 042 0188 or by email.

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