Members of the public are to get the chance to scrutinise plans for a flyover at a notorious North-east junction.

Transport Scotland is set to hold a public engagement event at the end of the month for a £24 million grade separated junction at Laurencekirk.

A grade separated junction keeps conflicting flows of traffic apart, usually by means of bridges and tunnels.

Campaigners have been calling for a flyover at the A90/A937 road for more than 10 years. The transport body is now set to showcase options for the route at the town’s St Laurence Hall on Conveth Place.

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf urged as many people as possible to take a look at the proposals.

He said: “Since we appointed design consultants last Sept-ember, we have been working hard to identify and undertake an initial assess-ment of options for the planned improvements at Laurencekirk.

“We are now able to let the public see and comment on the options that are under consideration for this much-needed upgrade.

“I would encourage as many people as possible to attend the exhibition on October 30 or view the material online and give us their views. All comments received will be considered as we look to identify a preferred option next year.”

Representatives from Transport Scotland and design consultants Amey are set to be on hand at the exhibition to answer questions from members of the public.

It was announced in January 2016 the road upgrade would be part of £504m of investments allocated to the North-east of Scotland to improve infrastructure and attract jobs.

A break-through was made in July 2015 when Nestrans’ Access to Laurencekirk report showed an upgrade to a grade separated junction was the preferred option for improving the A90 at the town. It said a flyover would lead to fewer delays for motorists as well as safety improvements.

Members of the public are invited to the exhibition at St Laurence Hall from noon until 7pm on Monday, October 30.