A75 West of Halfway House, Near Kirkcowan | Carriageway Reinstatement Works
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking carriageway reinstatement works on the A75 west of Halfway House, near Kirkcowan, this weekend. The A75 will be fully closed between Glenluce and Newton Stewart from 7pm on Friday 13th November until 7pm on Sunday 15th November 2026, day and night, with a signed diversion in operation.
During the works, traffic will be diverted via the following route:
Westbound traffic will exit the A75 at Wigtown Road Roundabout in Newton Stewart, taking the first exit onto the A714 northbound and following this route to Shallochpark Roundabout, south of Girvan. Diverted traffic will then take the first exit onto the southbound A77 and continue towards Stranraer, where the diversion will end. Eastbound traffic will follow the same diversion route in reverse.
Further resurfacing works on this section of the network have been paused following consultation with key stakeholders. This will allow time to prepare a revised maintenance plan that addresses the extensive repairs required to future-proof this economically vital stretch of trunk road. The next phase of the works is being considered for commencement in spring 2027, but full details will be issued nearer to the time.
In the meantime, these weekend works will reinstate the carriageway ahead of the busy festive period.
A temporary traffic light system is currently in operation at the location of the works, and this will switch to a full closure at 7pm on 13th November. When the reinstatement work is complete, the road will again re-open under temporary traffic lights at 7pm on 15th November. These lights will stay in place to allow the new road surface to cool down and will be removed as soon as possible afterwards. The road will then fully re-open, with all traffic management removed, to operate as normal.
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.
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