Residents in Rutherglen are facing delays on the roads for up to six weeks as part of a project to tackle flooding.

Road works as part of a £3.2 million improvement project will be in place from today and are expected to last approximately six weeks.

The project involves the installation of new pipework and a new sewer chamber on Viewpark Drive to improve the capacity of waste water infrastructure.

Road closures will be in place at the crossroads of Viewpark Drive and Victoria Road.

Road traffic management has been arranged in liaison with South Lanarkshire Council and diversions will be in place.

Ruaridh MacGregor, Scottish Water Corporate Affairs Regional Manager, said: “This work in Viewpark Drive is part of a programme of work to help tackle historical flooding issues. We understand how much disruption flooding can cause for residents so, when complete, it will greatly benefit the area.

“I’d like to thank affected customers and road users in advance for their patience and understanding and can assure them that any short-term inconvenience will be far out-weighed by the long-term benefits this investment will deliver for the affected properties.”

The project is part of a £250 million, five-year programme of work Scottish Water announced in February 2013 which will continue to improve river water quality and the natural environment of the River Clyde, enable the Greater Glasgow area to grow and develop, alleviate sewer flooding and deal with the effects of increased rainfall from climate change.