A BUSY Irvine roundabout is to shut for a fortnight later this month.

The Merryvale Roundabout is to be closed overnight for a period of two weeks between Sunday, October 13, and Sunday, October 27.

Closures are scheduled to be in place between 7pm and 7am each day throughout this period to allow for North Ayrshire Council to carry out surface improvement works.

Signed diversions will be in place during this time and road users are asked to allow further time for journeys throughout this period.

A council spokesperson added: "While we appreciate this will cause some temporary inconvenience to motorists, it will bring long-term benefits through road improvements."

The closure will be removed at an earlier date if works allow for early completion.