A MAJOR south side road is to close for work this week.

A section of Aikenhead Road will shut between Kinmount Avenue and Kingside Avenue from 9.30am tomorrow until 4.30pm on Thursday.

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Glasgow City Council's roads department said the closure was to allow for carriageway patching works.

Temporary traffic lights will be in operation.

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Drivers are advised to avoid the area during busy periods.