Clydesdale residents are being warned of road closures

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Clydesdale residents are being notified of a five-day road closure in Roberton.South Lanarkshire Council is asking for locals to be patient while essential repairs are carried out on the A73 between its junction with the A702 and Howgate Road.The road will be closed from 7am on September 4 for five days.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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