A joint venture (JV) between Farrans and Roadbridge is to be awarded the A737 Dalry Bypass construction contract.

Transport Scotland said it intends to award the deal to the JV, subject to a mandatory standstill period. The project is estimated to be worth between £34 million to £38 million.

The scheme involves building a new 4km bypass consisting of two roundabouts at Hillend and Highfield. In addition, a viaduct will be developed to allow road users to travel over the River Garnock and the Glasgow to Ayr railway line. Further works will be carried out to connect the new Bypass to the A737 Trunk Road east of Highfield.

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Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: "Over the past few months, preparatory works have been undertaken on the site including archaeological investigations, fencing and vegetation clearance.

"The award of this contract, subject to the mandatory standstill period, enables the main works contractor to finalise its designs and establish a base on site before it can begin the main construction works in the coming weeks."

(LM/JP)