A CLOSED Cumnock road will re-open later this week following essential maintenance work, Scottish Water has confirmed.

The company has been carrying out work on a section of Auchinleck Road since Tuesday, November 19.

Initially, the closure was only due to be in place until November 25.


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However, due to the repair becoming more complex than originally anticipated, the closure was extended.

Scottish Water has now confirmed to the Chronicle that a planned opening date has been set for the road.

All going well, the road will be back to normal from this Friday, November 29.

A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “We would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding while we carried out this essential repair.”