Roads and Transportation
A77 and A78 Trunk Roads
The A77 and A78 roads within South Ayrshire are trunk roads and are the responsibility of Transport Scotland.
Transport Scotland has awarded a Contract for the maintenance of the A77 and the
A78 from 2006 to 2011, to Amey Infrastructure
Services.
In recognition of the significance of the trunk roads to the people of South Ayrshire,
the department of Development & Environment promotes South Ayrshire Council's
interests in trunk roads and encourages the Scottish Government to continue to invest
in improvements to South Ayrshire's trunk road network.
South Ayrshire Council is an active member of the North Channel Partnership link
which promotes strategic improvements to the A77 and the A75.
These vital arteries are of the greatest importance to communities across South
Ayrshire, the Council and community planning partners.
South Ayrshire Council strongly believes that Transport Scotland should be asked
to address a number of issues:
- Promote road safety and reduce the number of crashes; reduce injury and loss of
life
- Maximise the benefit of the trunk roads to the economy of South Ayrshire
- Reduce the environmental impact of the trunk roads on communities in South Ayrshire
To view brief details of the Council's aspirations please click on the appropriate
map:
The Scottish Government has established the A77 Safety Group to focus on Road Safety issues
that affect communities and road users on the A77 between Ayr and Stranraer. South
Ayrshire Council is a member of this group working with other members to highlight
the importance and urgency of improving the road.
The Council liaises with Amey Infrastructure Services regarding various issues,
including the programming of road works, road maintenance, grass cutting etc.
There is also liaison with the Transport Scotland regarding various issues, for
example requests received from individuals/public bodies for improvements to trunk
roads.
In addition there are regular, programmed, liaison meetings with the Transport Scotland
and Amey Infrastructure Services.
South Ayrshire Council on behalf of the Scottish Government have been involved with
a number of major scheme on the trunk roads, as listed below, and will continue
to encourage the various bodies and agencies to continue investment in further improvements.
Schemes which have been completed recently are:
- A77 Hansel Footbridge
- A77 Sandyford Roundabout
- A77 Blackneuk Realignment
- A77 Action Plan - Ballantrae Traffic Calming
- A77 Turnberry Climbing Lane
- A77 Whitletts Roundabout - Junction Improvements
Schemes currently being investigated are:
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