A New Cumnock road is set to be closed for five days, starting next week.

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will be carrying out work on Greenhead Road, from its junction with the A76 roundabout to its junction with Dalhanna Drive.

Carriageway resurfacing will be taking place on the road, with work set to begin on Monday, December 4.

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According to a notice on the Ayrshire Roads Alliance website, a closure will be in place along this section of the road from 8am until 5pm each day until Saturday, December 9.

ARA says the days and times of the works may be dependent upon the weather conditions but the restrictions will be implemented only when the appropriate signs are displayed.

An allternative route can be accessed via A76, Lime Road, Burton Place, Ashmark Avenue, Dalhanna Drive and vice versa.

Emergency services access will not be affected and access for residents, deliveries and pedestrians’ out-with the working zone will be maintained.