Work is underway to repair a bridge in Hamilton after a car crash caused damage there last week.
Police have confirmed there were no injuries from the incident at the Avon Bridge on Wednesday, August 11 where a woman's car appeared to hit the parapet around 6pm.
South Lanarkshire Council say traffic disruption is "inevitable" as the part of Carlisle Road on the A72 between Hamilton town centre and Chatelherault Park is a busy link used by many locals.
Police Scotland worked closed with the local authority to ensure the area was made safe immediately after the incident.
Repairs are expected to take around four weeks to complete, in which time traffic will be reduced to single lane only during off peak periods with temporary traffic lights in place.
The footpath next to the road where the work is being carried out will also remain closed in this time.
The work includes the taking down and rebuilding of significant sections of the masonry parapet and other structural components of the bridge.
A South Lanarkshire Council spokesman told Lanarkshire Live : "Due to the historic nature of the bridge extra care will be taken to preserve its appearance and where required specialist masons will support the repair work."
The council also stated they are working closely with the contractor carrying out the repairs in order to keep disruptions to a minimum and as a result peak time traffic will be maintained at full capacity.
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