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Monday 4 Dec 2023

Network Rail issues notice of road closure to survey railway bridge on Vicarton Street, Girvan

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Vicarton Street, Girvan will be closed from 22:00hrs on Tuesday 05 December until
06:00hrs on Wednesday 06 December

Network Rail is reminding residents and motorists of a road closure scheduled to take place at the
next week in Girvan.

As part of a commitment to providing a safe and reliable railway, engineers will be conducting a
structural survey of the railway bridge (named 163/002) from 22:00hrs on Tuesday 5th December
until 06:00hrs on Wednesday 6th December.

Coneworx on behalf of Network Rail will manage the closed section of road and will put out warning
signs in advance of the closure and diversion signs out during it.

Darren Dickson, Project Manager for Network Rail, said: “The work we’re undertaking will provide
vital information on the condition of this railway bridge is crucial for the long‐term future reliability
of the line.

“Working on the railway at night offers the safest environment for our teams and causes the least
disruption to our passengers and freight trains. However, we understand the inconvenience this
work will cause some people.

“We would like to thank those affected for their patience and understanding and offer assurances
that every effort has been made to reduce the impact of our activities as much as possible.”