OVERNIGHT Closures Of A78 At Wemyss Bay

8 August, 2025 | Local

MOTORISTS face a lengthy diversion during overnight closures of the A78 at Wemyss Bay.

SP Energy Networks is carrying out resurfacing works following the laying of an electricity cable earlier in the year.

The A78 Shore Road from Wemyss Bay holiday park to Wemyss Bay Road at the Co-op store will be closed from 18 August to 22 August between 10pm and 6am each night.

The diversion route will be: A760 Largs Road to Kilbirnie – B777 to Glengarnock Manrahead Roundabout – A737 bypass road – Johnstone cut off (B789) – Barrochan Road – A761 Bridge of Weir Road – A761 Main Street – Kilmacolm Road – A761 Port Glasgow Road – Clune Brae – Greenock Road – Port Glasgow Road – East Hamilton Street – Main Street – Rue End Street – A78 Inverkip Road – A78 

A spokesperson for SP Energy Networks said: “We are undertaking works on the A78 for four nights to resurface a section of the road following our work to lay new, underground cables. We would like to thank everyone for their patience whilst we undertake this work and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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