Plans have been unveiled to create a new cycle link between Ayr town centre and the Holmston Roundabout in South Ayrshire.

Two options for the project are being considered by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance following an initial review of four potential routes.

The options are;

• On the north bank of the River, the multi-use path would run from Station Road towards the existing footbridge in the University of the West of Scotland's Craigie Campus, cross the river, before joining Holmston Road, and then follow the A70 towards the A77.

• On the South bank, the path would run from Station Road, follow the burn before Kyle Academy through to Overmills Road, and then onto the A70 Holmston Road towards the A77.


Ayrshire Roads Alliance will now conduct a feasibility study into the two preferred options, with a further report expected to be submitted to Councillors outlining the final preferred option in spring 2018.

Following this, funds will be sought to complete the project, with indicative costs suggesting the works could cost between £700,000 and £1.2 million.

Cllr Ian Cochrane said: "We're committed to ensuring our local environment can be enjoyed by all, and that our communities are supported to get active and enjoy healthier lifestyles.

"We want to deliver a workable route linking Ayr town centre to the A77, and this missing link is an important part in that jigsaw.

"We've identified two feasible options which will now be developed into fully-costed projects, after which the Council will take an informed decision on which of the plans provide the public with the best possible solution.

"As part of that process, interested groups will be given every opportunity to feedback their views on a significant project that will provide alternative environmentally friendly travel routes, while promoting healthy active lifestyles."

(LM/MH)