A full weekend closure of the A78 to the north of Largs will close all direct access northwards towards Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay, Inverkip and Greenock between 8pm on Friday 9 September until 6am on Monday 12 September. 

The diversion is as follows: Northbound traffic will follow A760 Haylie Brae, Largs Road (A760), Bridgend (A760), Stoneyholm Road (A760), Lochwinnoch (A760), A737, Linwood (A761), Bridge of Weir Road (A761),  Kilmacolm (A761), Port Glasgow Road (A761), Kilmacolm Road (A761), Clune Brae (A761) and Newark Roundabout (A8). Southbound traffic should follow the same route in reverse.

Scotland TranServ's £650,000 carriageway maintenance works will also see a convoy system come into operation on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 September between 7am and 8pm. 

The second phase of the works will take place on the A78 at Routenburn, from Tuesday 27 September through to Monday 3 October under a convoy system.

And the third phase Scotland Transerv have confirmed that there will be a full closure of Largs Main Street from Friday 7 until Monday 10 October, during the first weekend of the school holidays.

An extensive consultation exercise with North Ayrshire Council, Police Scotland and Largs Community Council has enabled Scotland TranServ to carefully programme the works out with the busy summer tourist season; helping to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses.

Operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, Andy Fraser said:

“This project will see £650k of investment in Ayrshire’s trunk roads, creating a lasting first impression for visitors and tourists travelling through the area.

“Through our continued consultation with the Community Council we have been able to gather feedback and plan the works at the end of the summer season, helping to lessen the impact on local residents and businesses.

“To ensure the safety of road users and our operatives, it is essential that the first phase of the work is carried out under a total closure of the road however it is very much business as usual in Largs.

"Scotland TranServ is committed to delivering a programme of maintenance to ensure trunk roads across Ayrshire and south west Scotland are fit for the future."