OVERNIGHT road works on a section of the A985 are set to be completed by the beginning of next months.

The works to renew the road surface on part of the A985 between Kincardine and Valleyfield began on Monday, August 30 and will be completed by the morning of Wednesday, September 1.

For the safety of road workers and motorists, the A985 has been closed between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night in both directions between Cairneyhill and Kincardine during these works, with local access only.

The road closure adds an estimated 15 minutes to affected journeys and all traffic management is removed during the daytime.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s south east network manager, said: “These overnight works on the A985 near Valleyfield will remove defects in the road surface, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.

“It is essential for safety that we close the road during these works. We’ve scheduled them overnight to minimise disruption, however if you do need to travel on these nights please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.”

Motorists are encouraged to check the Traffic Scotland website at trafficscotland.org for up-to-date travel information.