MOTORISTS in are being warned to plan ahead due to roadworks on the A82 starting tomorrow.

The road will be closed southbound between Stoneymollan and Renton from 8pm to 6am both tomorrow and Thursday, September 16, with diversions via the A811 through Balloch and the A813 via Bonhill to Lomondgate.

A stretch of the northbound A82 on the approach to Stoneymollan will also be closed continuously between 8pm on Friday, September 17 and 6am on Friday, September 24, with a contraflow in place.

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Amey says the the work will benefit around 8,000 vehicles using this route each day by increasing road quality, improving the reliability of journey times and reducing the need for future maintenance.  

A total of £900,000 is being spent on the two phases of the work.

Road workers will follow strict physical distancing and hygiene protocols throughout the programme, in line with the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 guidance.