Drivers are being warned to expect serious delays between New Cumnock and Dalmellington this week.

A 2½ mile stretch of the B741 will be closed daily between the new sub station access road near Beoch to the outskirts of Dalmellington until Friday, February 24.

The road will close at 7am before re-opening at 6pm each day while resurfacing works are undertaken.

Road users will face a 29-mile diversion via the B741, A76, A70, B742, A713 and Gateside Road, Dalmellington.

Moderate delays are expected on Monday, February 27, when two-way temporary traffic signals will be put in place on the same section of the B741.

These will be in place from 8am to 6pm while ironware is reset.