Project Details

Description

The works will comprise of resurfacing/inlay works and are required to remove structural defects such as fretting and potholes found within the scheme extents. In addition to structural inlays, verge works will be included as part of the scheme and include verge-side bollard replacement, resetting of existing gullies, catchpit to be cleared, ditch to be cleared, filter drain to be replaced, and footway to be sided out.

Construction activities are as follows:

  • Installation of traffic management (TM);
  • Milling carriageway to agreed depths between approx. 40mm to 120mm;
  • Resurfacing of carriageway to the existing road levels using TS2010, AC20 Binder, and AC32 Base;
  • Verge side works:
  • Like-for-like replacement of seven verge-side bollards;
  • Resetting of five existing gullies,
  • Clearing of one catchpit (minor works);
  • Clearing of one ditch;
  • Replacement of one filter drain;
  • Siding out of one footway;
  • Reinstatement of road markings, linings and studs; and
  • Removal of TM.

The following plant/machinery/vehicles may be used throughout the scheme:

  • Road Planer;
  • Road Paver;
  • Mini excavator/pecker;
  • Extrusion liner;
  • Paint tanker;
  • Bitumen tank;
  • Asphalt rollers; and
  • Tipping wagons.

The works are scheduled for 26th October 2026 during nighttime working hours. The duration of the works is anticipated to be approximately six to seven days.

Traffic management (TM) is to entail full closures of the A77 carriageway within the scheme extents. The designated diversion route will re-route vehicles from Turnberry onto Maiden Road (A719), continuing along the B7023, before rejoining the A77 at the roundabout.

Location

The scheme is located along the A77 carriageway on the outskirts of the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire. The approximate National Grid References (NGRs) are detailed below:

  • Scheme start: NS 26986 08422
  • Scheme end: NS 27718 08465

The scheme location is illustrated in Figure 1.