As part of a £570k project to resurface the carriageway of the A78 at Largs, Scotland TranServ will carry out investigative works on Sunday 14 August 2016.

The investment from Transport Scotland means that three sections of the A78 around Largs will be resurfaced and engineers must complete a number of investigatory excavations to assess the current condition of the road foundation.

To complete the investigations as quickly and as safely as possible there will be a full road closure of the A78 between Bath Street and Gogo Street, Largs. Work will begin at 7.00am on Sunday morning and will be completed by 7.00pm on the same day. A signed, local diversion will be in place throughout the works.

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

“We will carry out the investigation works on a Sunday when traffic flows are lighter to help minimise disruption to road users and the local community.

“As we fully understand the importance of this route to both through and local traffic and the significance of Largs as a popular tourist destination we have carefully considered all the available traffic management methods. The safest and most efficient method of working is to implement a total closure of the A78 at this location.”

Motorists should plan ahead and leave plenty of time for their journeys. 

A local diversion route via Bath Street, Mackerston Place, Charles Street will be provided for southbound traffic.  Northbound traffic will use John Street, Broomfield Place, Mackerston Place, Bath Street

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