ROADWORKS will take place on section of the A1 this week as safety barriers are set to be repaired and tested.

It affects the stretch of road between the A720 Old Craighall junction and the Fort Kinnaird junction, south of Queen Margaret University.

Work is set to begin tonight (Monday) and run until Friday (June 12), running between 8pm and 4.30am each day.

Lane restrictions will be in place while work is carried out.