The works will take place from 8pm on Friday 6 November to 6am on Saturday 7 November, then from 8pm on Friday 13 November to 6am on Saturday 14 November and from 8pm on Saturday 14 November to 6am on Sunday 15 November.

To ensure the safety of both the workforce and road users, the road will require to be fully closed between Canderside Toll and Lockhart Street Roundabout with the road fully re-opening to traffic each morning after works have taken place.

An alternative route will be in place via: A71 Swinhill Road, Ayr Road, Cornsilloch Brae, A72 Lanark Road, Carlisle Road (Ferniegair), Carlisle Road, Hamilton, Townhead Street, Duke Street, A723 Gateside Street, Low Waters Road, Strathaven Road, Hamilton Road (Strathaven), Green Street, Townhead Street, A71 Kirk Street, A71 Stonehouse Road, A71 Strathaven Road, Stonehouse, and the Stonehouse Bypass.

Head of Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, Colin Park, said: “We have scheduled these works to take place overnight and at the weekends in a bid to minimise disruption.

“We apologise for any inconvenience that may occur during these essential road improvement works.

“We would request that all road users allow additional time for all journeys which involve the use of A71 Ayr Road during the times indicated and that they plan their journey accordingly.

“We are sure everyone will appreciate the improved condition of the road when the works are complete.”