A BUSY Beith road is to be closed for three nights at the end of July to allow for £160k worth of essential maintenance works to be carried out.

Work on the A737 between Barrmill Road and Manrahead Roundabout will take place overnight from 8pm to 6am from Wednesday, July 20 until Saturday, July 23.

There will be a total closure of the A737 in both directions at this location with diversions in place.

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the resurfacing works.

Andy Fraser, Operating Company Representative, Scotland TranServ said: “This maintenance scheme is vital to ensure we prolong the lifespan of the road surface, benefiting road users for years to come.

“We have considered alternative methods and timings for delivering these works, but at this particular location they can only be safely carried out under a full road closure.

“As a result, the works have been programmed to be carried out overnight, when traffic flows are lighter.

“However we would advise motorists to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys.”

Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following @Traffic Scotland on Twitter.

Advanced warning signs will also be in place on the approach to the off slip to inform motorists that roadworks are taking place.