Massive diversion for sewer works on A78 in Largs
The main road between Largs and Greenock will be closed for two weeks
Last updated 8th Apr 2021
Emergency sewer repairs in Largs mean drivers on the A78 are going to be sent on a massive diversion for two weeks.
A short section of Greenock Road at the junction with Routenburn Road will be closed from 13th April.
Scottish Water says complex repairs need to be carried out in the middle of the junction following a burst in the pipe at the end of March.
Until now the repairs have been undertaken using traffic lights, but engineers say there is no alternative to a full closure which will cut off residents living in the north of Largs.
They will be forced to take a diversion via Greenock, Bridge or Weir, Johnstone and Kilbirnie to reach the town centre.
Georgina Reid, Corporate Affairs Manager at Scottish Water, said: “This is a complex repair and is vital to maintain our waste water services for customers in this area.
“We appreciate this will have an impact on the local community at a sensitive time and would like to reassure customers we are working to complete these repairs as soon as possible.
“We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause and thank affected road users and local residents for their patience and understanding.”
A significant diversion will be in place travelling north via the A78 to Inverkip, A8 Greenock to Port Glasgow, A761 via Kilmacolm and Bridge of Weir to Johnstone, A737 to Beith, B777 and B780 to Kilbirnie, A760 to Largs, and a reverse route south. Road users are asked to follow all signage which will be in place.
Scottish Water says emergency and pedestrian access will always be maintained.
Tankers will be used in rotation for up to three days, to remove waste water to the town's Largs Waste Water Treatment Works.
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