North Ayrshire crash: A78 closed southbound after 'serious' early morning collision
Southbound motorists are advised to use an alternative route.
A major Scottish road has closed southbound after an early morning two-vehicle crash.
Emergency services were called to the A78 crash, which is being treated by police as “serious”, at the Eglington Interchange on Pennyburn Roundabout near Kilwinning in the early hours of this morning.
The road fully closed at around 3am though is now only closed southbound.
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In a statement to social media, a police spokesperson said: “Following a serious two-vehicle crash, the A78 is closed southbound from the Pennyburn Roundabout to the B779, Nethermains Road, Kilwinning.
“Officers remain at scene. Any update will be provided when available.”
It is unknown if there have been any serious injuries. However, police have been contacted for more information.
In a post to social media, a Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “The A78 remains closed Southbound between Eglinton Interchange and Pennyburn Roundabout due to a road traffic incident.
“Northbound has now been reopened to road users.”
A 3.5 mile diversion is in place.
A78 southbound diversion after two-vehicle crash
To take the southbound diversion, leave the Pennyburn roundabout by taking the first exit onto the A738 Stevenson Road.
Then, you should continue on the A738 to Byres Road to the junction with the A737. Continue onto Howgate to the traffic lights then turn left.
Follow A737 on Laughlan Way, Main St Bridgend, Pathfoot and Irvine Road to Eglington Interchange.
Then, you should take the left to the access road to the roundabout. Finally you should take the first exit onto the slip forming part of the B7080 to re-join the A78 roundabout.
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