The A737 between Dalry and Beith will be closed over two nights from March 23 for resurfacing works

Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out almost 5,100 square metres of carriageway resurfacing beginning on Wednesday, March 23 from 8pm until 6am when traffic flows are lighter.

Andy Fraser, Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, said: “This essential maintenance scheme will improve the resilience of this section of the A737, which is used by over 9,000 road users each day, for years to come.

“We have done everything we can to plan these works when traffic flows are lighter in order to minimise disruption to local residents and the travelling public.”

Traffic on the A737 southbound will leave the A737 at Manrahead Roundabout and continue on the B777 towards Glengarnock then onto the B780 to Dalry until re-joining the A737 at Townend Street.

For A737 Northbound the same route will apply.

Any through traffic for Beith will be taken off at Townend Street onto the B780 towards Glengarnock and onto the B777 back towards Manrahead Roundabout to re-join the A737.

Vehicles over 12 feet six inches high should take the normal route signed on Manrahead Roundabout to the avoid the low bridge.

This diversion will add approximately six minutes to motorists’ journey time.

Road users can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or following their Twitter feed @trafficscotland.