Essential drainage works on A78 to last two weeks in New Year

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Motorists are being warned of drainage works taking place on the A78 in Ayrshire over two weeks in the New Year. Amey are carrying out “essential filter drainage works” between the Chapelhill Roundabout in Ardrossan and Hunterston from Thursday, January 16 until Saturday, February 1.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place overnight as the works are carried out from 8pm to 6am each night. A spokesperson for Amey said: “Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential filter drainage work on the A78 between Chapelhill Roundabout and Hunterston, 3 miles north of Seamill, from Thursday, January 16 until Saturday, February 1, between the hours of 8pm and 6am each night.

This work will be carried out with overnight temporary traffic lights. The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.“Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.“This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the drainage of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future.” Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter