Work has started on the £31.2 million A737 Dalry Bypass scheme in North Ayrshire.

The project is being delivered by the Farrans/Roadbridge Joint Venture (JV) and completion is scheduled for the end of 2019.

The 4km junction will feature two new roundabouts, at Hillend and Highfield, and a viaduct to carry the new road over the River Garnock and the Glasgow to Ayr railway line. Works will also be required to connect the new Bypass to the existing A737 Trunk Road east of Highfield.

Once finished, the bypass will encourage improved economic and employment opportunities through better journey time reliability for motorists and businesses along the length of the A737.

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Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony today, 13 July, Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: "I am delighted to be here at Dalry today, to mark the start of the first of two major investments on the A737 to improve this key route in the southwest of Scotland.

"Delivery of the scheme will help strengthen the economy for the local communities by providing improved journey times as well reducing the demand placed upon the current road by long-distance road users.

"The Scottish Government is committed to having a safer and more efficient transport network and the start of work today is another step forward to delivering this for the people of Scotland."

Brian Snow, Project Manager of Farrans Roadbridge, added: "Farrans Roadbridge are delighted to have been selected as the contractor to complete the A737 Dalry Bypass and look forward to a successful partnership with Transport Scotland during the construction period."

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