Roadworks set to begin at major Dumfries junction as drivers advised to avoid area

Roadworks at a key Dumfries junction will begin next week.

Motorists are being advised to avoid the Tinwald Downs roundabout in Heathhall during the drainage work, which is expected to last 10 weeks.

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, had been due to start the work on Monday of this week.

However, the advance warning signs were recently changed to show the work would begin on Monday, January 20.

Temporary traffic lights will be running round the clock from then until Monday, March 31.

The warning signs advise drivers to choose another route if possible.

An Amey spokesperson said: “All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

“This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the drainage of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future.”