String Road works: how are we doing so far?
24 May
With the String Road currently closed for two months to allow £1.3 million worth of much-needed improvement works to take place, it seems work is going to schedule at the moment, according the Arran Banner.
Major work is being carried out to widen and resurface the road, replace culverts and upgrade drainage and verges, improving road conditions for residents, local businesses and tourists.
There are diversions and information signs telling us where to go during the disruption. The road will be closed until Wednesday June 30 to allow the bulk of the work to be carried out.
North Ayrshire Council Network Manager, Joe Smith, said: "While we do appreciate that the road closure will cause some disruption, we're sure that when people see the repaired sections of the road between Glenloig and Dereneneach, and the associated works, they will agree that it has been worthwhile.
"The timing of the works - outwith the main tourist season on Arran - should help ensure minimum impact on local businesses."
The String Road improvements were first announced last July when the Council and Ayrshire Timber Transport Group secured Scottish Government match-funding.
The Council's Network Manager, Joe Smith, added: "While these works are designed to ensure the road infrastructure is sufficient to allow current and future timber extraction, the investment will improve the road condition for all road users - residents, visitors and timber haulage operators alike.
"We considered a number of alternatives to the road closure but, given the scale of the works involved, we believe that this is by far the safest option."
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