The A78 Trunk Road (Inverkip) (Temporary 40mph Speed Restriction) Order 2026

The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 2(1), 4(1) and 14(1)(b) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of imposing a temporary 40mph speed restriction on that length  of the A78 Greenock – Prestwick Trunk Road being the carriageway from a point 565m or thereby south of Bankfoot Roundabout, to a point 178m or thereby north of the extended centre line of Ardgowan Road, Wemyss Bay a distance of 3 km or thereby.

The Order, which is required because works are proposed to be on or near the road will be in operation from 20th July 2026 until 25th May 2027 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

The Order does not apply to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations, or vehicles being used in an emergency for coastguard purposes.

Alternative Routes

An alternative route for traffic is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland
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Transport Scotland

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UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 Compatibility Consideration and Narration of Statement of Compatibility

The Scottish Ministers have made the following statement regarding children’s rights:

"In accordance with section 23(2) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 (the Act), the Scottish Ministers certify that, in their view, the A78 Trunk Road (Inverkip) (Temporary 40mph Speed Restriction) Order 2026 is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act. 

Start date 20 Jul 2026 End date 18 May 2027 Status Region Mode of transport