The M77/A77 Trunk Road (Girvan) (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Temporary 10mph Speed Restriction) Order 2026
sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 14(1)(a) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of imposing a temporary speed restriction of 10mph when convoy working is in operation to be escorted through the works and of temporarily prohibiting waiting, loading and unloading on that length of the M77/A77 Glasgow – Stranraer Trunk Road at Girvan from a point on the A77 Henrietta Street 160 meters or thereby north from its junction with Duncan Street, in a northerly then easterly direction along the A77 Knockcushan Street, then in a generally north easterly direction to the A77 Bridge Street, the A77 Old Street then the A77 Vicarton Street, to a point 77 meters or thereby east of its junction with Montgomerie Street, a total distance of 768 meters or thereby.
The Order, which is required because works are being proposed to be executed on or near the road, will be in operation from 28 April until 9 May 2026 and will only have effect in relation to such length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs. No prohibition imposed by this Order applies to a vehicle being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes, or a vehicle being used for carrying out the works.
No speed restriction imposed by this Order applies 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 is not required.
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.traffic.gov.scot
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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 M77/A77 Trunk Road (Girvan) (Temporary Prohibitions of Traffic and Temporary 10mph Speed Restriction) Order 2026, is compatible with the UNCRC requirements as defined by section 1(2) of the Act.