Traffic in Perth has turned into “chaos” due to overrunning roadworks on a busy city road.
According to the Perth and Kinross Council website, work on Jeanfield Road was due to last 19 days, ending on Tuesday.
However, the southbound lane remained closed on Wednesday while Glasgow Road has had to shut completely due to separate emergency works.
The works mean that two major western approaches into Perth city centre have restrictions.
It comes after repairs on Letham Road in August left one newsagent down £400 a day due to a reduction in trade.
‘Chaos ensuing’ during works on two major Perth streets
One local resident said the closures have caused traffic “chaos” in Perth.
He told The Courier: “Jeanfield Road southbound was meant to be open but it hasn’t.
“And the roadworks are still there today.
“With the adjacent Glasgow Road shut both ways, chaos is ensuing.”
Works on Jeanfield are now expected to finish early next week.
Emergency repairs on Glasgow Road began on Monday October 28 and are due for completion on November 8.
A Perth and Kinross Council spokesperson said: “The current road closure for emergency drainage repairs on Jeanfield Road, unfortunately, had to be extended due to unforeseen circumstances beyond the council’s control.
“For Jeanfield Road, it is currently anticipated the closure will continue until early next week due to further drainage issues being found during the works.
“On Glasgow Road, the closure will remain in place until late next week while emergency gas repairs continue.
“We regret the ongoing inconvenience and thank motorists for their patience while these emergency works are ongoing.”
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