Work to improve Stevenston New Street in North Ayrshire are currently underway.

The project aims to improve the aesthetic appearance of the town centre through resurfacing works which will enhance access and movement by widening footpaths, improve crossing points and installing parking spaces.

Four options were considered as part of the consultation process – with a one-way option identified as the preferred approach.

The works, which are supported by the Scottish Government's Town Centre Fund, seek to balance the need for an attractive area alongside the challenges of access to businesses. This was approved through the standard Traffic Regulation Order process.

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The approved design (PDF, 451kb)includes:

• Road layout changed to one-way

• Central carriageway in black asphalt

• Areas adjacent to the buildings and pavements in black asphalt

• Pavements in-front of the shops widened

• New loading bay for the purpose of businesses loading and unloading goods or customers stopping to purchase goods and then moving on

• Four designated parking bays located opposite the bus layby which have a limited 30 minutes waiting time between 8am and 6pm, Mon to Sat

• The remainder of the street will have ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions indicated by the double yellow lines

During the works, no vehicle access other than for business deliveries and bin collections will be permitted to New street.

The works are expected to be complete by July 2021.