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21/06/2016

Essential Resurfacing Programme To Begin In North Ayrshire

An essential resurfacing programme is due to begin in North Ayrshire, Scotland TranServ has announced.

Workers will carry out repairs to the road surface, as well as reinstating road markings, on the A738 at Kilwinning from Sunday, 26 June.

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A full closure of the route between Howgate and Bridgend will be implemented from 6am – 6pm in order to carry out the project safely. Diversions will be in place.

Operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, Andy Fraser, said: "We have programmed this essential maintenance works over one day, during the weekend to ensure the free flow of traffic during peak times."

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