A78 closed for four hours after early morning crash
The road was first closed at 3.08am, with the northbound carriageway reopening at 6.14am.
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However, the southbound carriageway remains closed, and a diversion has been put in place for motorists.
Diversion details for southbound drivers are as follows: Motorists should take the first exit at Pennyburn Roundabout onto Stevenston Road, continue onto Byres Road to Junction 1737, and then proceed to Howgate.
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Drivers are advised to turn left onto Laughlan Way, then follow Main Street (Bridgend) and Irvine Road to Eglinton Road.
From there, they should turn left onto the access road leading to the roundabout, take the first exit onto the slip road which forms part of the B7080, and rejoin the A78.
Road users are being urged to follow local signage and allow extra time for their journeys while the closure remains in place.
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