First phase of UK's B714 road upgrade completed, costing £34.7 million

en.Wedoany.com Reported - The first phase of the B714 road upgrade project in North Ayrshire, UK, has reached a key milestone. Undertaken by Wills Bros, this phase has completed the renovation of a 3.5-kilometer section from Girthill Farm to Kilwinning Road, including the construction of a new 500-meter westbound overtaking lane and local road alignment adjustments.

The total cost of the project is £34.7 million, of which £23.7 million comes from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund, with the remainder funded by North Ayrshire Council. To facilitate construction, the B714 has been fully closed since July 27, 2026, with the closure expected to last up to one year and two months. Eleanor Collier, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, stated that an official diversion route via the B780 West Kilbride Road to Munnoch Road has been arranged, which will add approximately 3.6 miles and about 7 minutes to travel time, aiming to minimize disruption.

The B714 connects the A78 Sharphill Roundabout on the Three Towns Bypass to the main road network south of Dalry at the A737. Upon completion, the upgrade will improve transport links to Glasgow and the wider Central Belt. Wills Bros is responsible for construction, and the project is expected to be fully completed by next winter.

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