A75 between Barlae and Newton Stewart | Essential Resurfacing

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential resurfacing on the A75 at the B733 Kirkcowan Junction, between Barlae and Newton Stewart, for two nights on Thursday 3rd July and Friday 4th July 2025 between the hours of 7pm and 6am each night.  

Traffic will be diverted as follows: Westbound traffic will leave the A75 at Newton Stewart, taking the first exit at the roundabout onto the A714 and following south before turning right onto the B7005 at Culquhirk to bypass Wigtown, then re-joining the A714 before turning right onto the B7085. Traffic will then continue to Port William, turn right onto the A747 to re-join the A75 at Glenluce. Eastbound traffic will follow the route in reverse. 

Traffic management will be removed by 6am on Saturday 5th July. 

The safety of our workforce, the site, and the travelling public is of utmost importance when planning road maintenance. A convoy system cannot be implemented during this scheme due to available road widths, which fall below the legal requirements to ensure the safety of road users and road workers. The absolute minimum width required for convoy working is 7.3 metres as per Chapter 8 Traffic Management Regulations. 
Amey do not tolerate any threats, abuse, or reckless behaviour that poses a risk to the workforce or the travelling public. Any evidence of such incidents recorded via roadside camera, body camera, or other device may be provided to the relevant authorities in such cases. 

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. 

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.  This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future. Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.