SCOTTISH Water is advising road users in the Selkirk area of a road closure on the A7 at Tower Street to facilitate the replacement of two manhole covers.

The road closure will be in place from 19:30 on Friday October 29 until 06:00 on Saturday October 30.

A diversion route will be signposted between Kingsknowes Roundabout at Galashiels and the A7 south of Selkirk via the A6091, A68, and A699.

Scottish Water have liaised with Scottish Borders Council roads department and BEAR Scotland when planning these road works.

They apologise for any inconvenience and thank affected road users in advance for their patience and understanding.