A ROAD closure and signed diversion will be in place on the A77 due to roadworks.

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking essential traffic loop installation on the A77 at Whitletts Roundabout on the south approach and exit from Thursday February 16 until Friday February 17 2023. 

The installation will take place between the hours of 8pm and 6am. 

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The work will be carried out using an overnight road closure as well as a signed diversion in place.

The signed diversion will operate as follows: Northbound traffic will be diverted onto the A70 westbound at Holmston Roundabout and will turn right on to the A79 Station Road.

From here, traffic will travel in a northerly direction before turning right onto the A719 and re-joining the A77 at Whitletts Roundabout.