A “major artery” route in Perth is to be closed to all traffic for two weeks next month.
The closure of Glover Street will begin on April 4 and is to allow utility works to take place.
All traffic will be banned from the 320 metre stretch between Needless Road and Abbot Street.
Traffic will be diverted via Needless Road, Wilson Street and Abbot Street.
Pedestrians and emergency vehicles will continue to be allowed access.
Local councillor Alexander Stewart, a representative of the Perth City South ward, said while he understood the need for the closure, it was likely to add to the woes of motorists who are already being affected by the ongoing works on Glasgow Road.
He said: “This is going to cause a major hoo-ha. It’s a major artery but it is also a small and narrow road.
“I appreciate that we need to deal with the utilities, but Glasgow Road is already causing a furore and this is going to add to the misery. It’s also going to cause problems for the people who live down there.
“Chaos will reign because of it, I have no doubt. A lot of people will get frustrated so the quicker it’s done, the better.”
Perth and Kinross Council announced the works.
The area previously suffered prolonged roadworks when St Leonard’s Bridge was closed for three months in 2013.
The £500,000 project finished a week ahead of schedule, but local businesses complained trade had suffered during the closure.
Michael Clark, who runs the Fish ‘N’ Chip Co at Craigie Cross, said takings were 20% down during the works.