£200k investment on the A77

A programme of essential maintenance works is to commence on Friday 3 June 2016 on the A77 between Whiteside Overbridge and Adamton.

Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the work to resurface 630m of road surface on this stretch of the Ayrshire route.

The works will take place on the southbound carriageway between Dutch House and Sandyford Toll Roundabouts to the east of Prestwick Airport.

Safety is of paramount importance and to protect both operatives and road users, traffic management will be in place throughout the works. The A77 southbound will be closed between Dutch House and Sandyford Toll Roundabouts from 8.00pm on Friday 3 June until 6am on Monday 6 June, with a diversion via Hurlford and Crossroads in operation during this time. Southbound traffic will rejoin the A77 at Sandyford Roundabout.

Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, Andy Fraser said:

“The road surface at this location is showing signs of deterioration and this essential maintenance programme will ensure that the route is safe and fit for purpose.

“We have planned these works ahead of the busy, summer tourist season when traffic flows are lighter therefore it is expected that disruption to road users will be minimal. However, road users, particularly travelling to and from Prestwick Airport or the ferry terminals, should leave plenty of time for their journey.”

Road users, in particular those travelling to and from Prestwick Airport, can access real time journey planning information from Traffic Scotland’s website and Twitter feed.

Diversion:

Southbound traffic will be diverted northbound at Dutch House Roundabout on the A77 to Hurlford Interchange, then southbound on the A76 to Crossroads Roundabout and along the A719 to re-join the A77 southbound at Sandyford Toll Roundabout.