Transport Scotland are inviting construction companies to bid for the A737 Dalry Bypass project in Ayrshire.

A notification was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) on Friday, 18 March.

The notice outlines construction costs in the range of £34 million to £38 million and invites bidders to formally apply to participate in the projects procurement.

Features of the scheme include developing a new bypass and associated junctions to the east of Dalry, which will connect with the existing A737 trunk road.


Transport Minister, Derek Mackay, said the notices publication marks an "important milestone" for the scheme as it ensures the project remains on schedule.

"The new road will be a key driver in improving economic and employment opportunities in the area by providing better journey time reliability and enhancing connectivity. It will also enhance safety by separating local road users from longer distance, strategic traffic."

Construction of the new A737 Dalry Bypass will mostly take place away from the existing road and is due to begin this year.

To view the notice, visit here.

(LM)