WORKS RESCHEDULED: These works will no longer go ahead on 11 and 12 December and will now be rescheduled for a date to be confirmed in January 2023. All other details remain the same.

• Overnight road closures Sunday 11 and Monday 12 December 2022

• Temporary traffic lights each weekday night until end December

The A977 north of Kincardine will be closed in both directions on the nights of Sunday 11 and Monday 12 December, as part of the ongoing project to widen the northbound side of the road on the approach to Gartarry Roundabout.

The road will be closed between Kilbagie Roundabout and Gartarry Roundabout from 19:30 until 06:30. A diversion route will be signposted via the A876, M876, M9, A91 and A907 past Stirling and Alloa, adding an estimated 20 miles and 30 minutes to affected journeys.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland began the road widening project on 17 October, with lane closures and temporary traffic lights in place between 19:30 and 06:30 each weekday night since then. The works are programmed to conclude before the end of December.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “When complete, this road widening scheme will reduce queuing and congestion around Kilbagie and Gartarry Roundabouts during peak times.

“We have been able to carry out most of the works using lane closures and temporary traffic lights, however we do need to close the road completely on the night of Sunday 11 December in order to keep our workforce and the travelling public safe.

“We’re grateful to road users and local communities for their patience and understanding.”

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey.

All work is weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.