Huge delays are in store for Kilmarnock drivers with roadworks set to last three months getting underway next week.
Queen's Drive in Kilmarnock will be heavily disrupted due to Scottish Water works, and motorists are being urged to avoid if possible from Monday.
According to signs on the street, works are set to go on for around 12 weeks with the busy road being a major link to the likes of Glasgow and Ayr from the town centre.
Adjoining Lawson Street will be closed from January 9, with the closure remaining in place until at least February 6.
There is also a temporary prohibition of waiting order on Welbeck Street, again lasting until at least February 6.
An Ayrshire Roads Alliance notice read: "Temporary Road Closure – Lawson Street, Kilmarnock, Town Centre, from its junction Welbeck Street for approx 50m.
"East Ayrshire Council, in exercise of the powers conferred on it under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, and of all other enabling powers, made the above-named order, Scottish Water works.
"The order commences on January 9, 2023 and has a maximum duration of 18 months or until the works are completed, whichever is earlier.
"The works are expected to commence from January 9 at 09.30am with the closure remaining in place until February 6, 2023 at 11.59pm.
"The days and times of the works may be dependent upon the weather conditions but the order will be implemented only when the appropriate signs are displayed.
"Emergency Services access will be via diversion route and access for residents, deliveries and pedestrians’ out-with the working zone will be maintained.
"An alternative route will be signed via Old Mill Road/Sturrock St/Green Street/West George Street/John Finnie Street/Portland Road/Irvine Road/B7064/A71/B7038/Low Glencairn Street."
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