CATRINE residents are being warned that more work may be needed to finish repair work on the village's water mains network.

Drivers were halted in their tracks earlier this week as four-way traffic lights were set up heading out of the village towards the A76.

Work was being carried out by Scottish Water as a result of damage to pipes caused by the sub-zero temperatures last week.

Part of the village's Newton Street was frozen and parts of the road covered in ice when temperatures dropped as low as minus nine degrees.

Large icicles could be seen at the roadside, causing hazards for passers-by.

Traffic lights have since been removed from the area, but Scottish Water says that some work may still have to take place to ensure the issue is totally fixed.

A spokesperson for the utility company said: "We have been carrying out repairs to the water mains network in Catrine after the recent cold weather.

"The repairs are now nearing completion although there may be some reinstatement works outstanding.

"Our network is still under significant pressure due to the freezing temperatures last week and the subsequent rapid thaw.

"We have now seen an additional 250 million litres of water flow through out network as a result of bursts and leaks.

"We would like to thank all our customers for their patience and understanding while our teams continue to carry out these vital repairs."