A78 Eglington Interchange | Barrier Investigation Works
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential safety barrier investigations on the slip roads at the A78 Eglinton Interchange, Kilwinning, from Sunday, 8th November 2026 until Friday, 13th November 2026. The work will take place overnight between the hours of 20:00 and 5:30 each night under slip road closures, with signed diversions in place. Slip roads will fully reopen during the day.
Programme of works is as follows:
Sunday 8th & Monday 9th - Northbound onslip and Southbound offlslip closed
Tuesday 10th - Northbound offslip closed
Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th- Southbound onslip closed
Diversions will be as follows:
Northbound off-slip closed: traffic travelling north on the A78 should continue to Pennyburn Roundabout and return south, leaving at the southbound off-slip to rejoin Eglinton Interchange. Traffic travelling north on the B7080 should travel south on the B7080 and continue on the A736 to Stanecastle Roundabout, then follow the B7080 and the B7081 Annick Road to Annick Roundabout, and the A71 via Milgarholm Roundabout to Warrix Interchange to join the A78 northbound, before following the A78 diversion above.
Northbound on-slip closed: traffic wishing to travel north on the A78 should travel south to Warrix Interchange and return north.
Southbound on-slip closed: traffic wishing to travel south on the A78 should travel north to Pennyburn Roundabout and return south. Traffic wishing to travel south on the B7080 should follow the same route, then join the A71 at Warrix Interchange, the B7080 at Greenwood Interchange and continue to Stanecastle Roundabout, joining the A736 to Hill Roundabout.
Southbound off-slip closed: traffic travelling south on the A78 should continue to Warrix Interchange and return north, leaving at the northbound off-slip to rejoin Eglinton Interchange.
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.
Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.
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