A77 near Ayr closed both directions after gas leak reported

The A77 near Ayr is closed to traffic both ways after a gas leak was reported.

The road is closed between the A79 and B7034, south of the town, after the leak was reported at around 11.15am on Wednesday.

Police Scotland have urged drivers to use an alternative route and have asked the public to avoid the area.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 11.30am on Wednesday, April 2 to reports of a gas leak at roadworks at the A77 south of Bankfield Roundabout.

“Operations Control mobilised one fire appliance and firefighters assisted partners at the scene.

“Crews left the area at approximately 1.02pm.”

Traffic Scotland advised of the diversions in place: “Northbound traffic intending to travel on the A77 during the above dates will be diverted via the Maybole Bypass to join the B7023 westbound and will turn right onto the A719 northbound.

“Traffic will continue on this route to Ayr, where it will be directed to turn right onto the A70, Miller Road then will bear left on Station Road and right again to remain on the A70.

“At Station Bridge, traffic will turn left and at the roundabout will take the first exit.

“At the following roundabout, traffic will take the second exit to join Holmston Road and will be able to re-join the A77 at Holmston Roundabout.

“Southbound traffic intending to travel on the A77 during the above dates will be diverted to exit the A77 via the Holmston Roundabout by taking the third exit onto the A70, Holmston Road and from here traffic will take the first exit at the roundabout.

“At the following roundabout, traffic will take the second exit to remain on the A70 over Station Bridge and onto Parkhouse Street then right onto Station Road.

“From here, traffic will turn left onto Miller Road and then left to join the A719 southbound for 11 miles.

“Finally, traffic will turn left onto the B7023 eastbound and will be able to re-join the A77 at Maybole Bypass.”