A77 near Kilmarnock closed as cable spools spill onto road

It is shut northbound between Bellfield Interchange and Grassyards Interchange.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 15 hours ago

Part of the A77 near Kilmarnock is closed because giant cable spools have spilled onto the road.

It is shut northbound between Bellfield Interchange and Grassyards Interchange after the alarm was first raised around 1.30pm.

B7073 London Road is also closed in both directions to motorists and pedestrians at its junction with Wellpark Avenue and Billy Bowie Park.

Police and ambulance crews remain at the scene.

No injuries have been reported.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area where possible.

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