DRIVERS are being warned ahead of four days of patching works, which are due to begin on the A72 between Walkerburn and the Thornilee Forest layby on Monday.

The first phase of the works will be on the Thornilee to Holylee stretch of the road on September 18 and 19, with the second phase between Holylee and Walkerburn on September 20 and 21.

A convoy system will be in operation from 7.30am to 3pm each day for the duration of the works, with drivers asked to give themselves extra time for their journeys.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, these works will be postponed.

SBC said: "Drivers are thanked in advance for their patience during the works."