If approved, £5.785 million would be invested in the area’s carriageways, footways, street lighting, bridges, coastal defences and wider transport infrastructure.

The plan – developed by the Ayrshire Roads Alliance (ARA) – sets out a detailed programme of works to be delivered in 2026 and early 2027.

It includes resurfacing, road reconstruction, LED street lighting upgrades, traffic signal renewals, active travel improvements and structural works to bridges and harbours.

The plan highlights that the transport network is one of the council’s most valuable assets, with the road carriageway alone valued at £1.6 billion. It also notes that maintaining and improving this network is essential to the area’s economic wellbeing and regeneration.

Key projects for the 2026/27 programme include:

• £70,000 for LED street lighting replacements
• £168,750 for underground street lighting cable replacement
• £70,000 for traffic signal renewals, the first year of an 11‑year rolling programme
• £115,764 for coastal change adaptation
• £60,000 for structural assessment of Ayr South Pier
• £2.65m carriageway resurfacing programme.

The plan also outlines anticipated external funding for active travel, road safety and bus infrastructure improvements, with bids submitted to Transport Scotland and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.

Kevin Braidwood, depute chief executive and director of housing, operations and development for South Ayrshire Council, said: “If approved, this investment underlines our continued commitment to maintaining safe, reliable and high‑quality roads and infrastructure for residents, businesses and visitors.

“The 2026/27 programme supports active travel, strengthens our coastal resilience and ensures our communities can move around safely and efficiently. This improvement plan will not only improve day‑to‑day journeys but also supports long‑term economic growth across South Ayrshire.”

Subject to approval, ARA will begin preparations to deliver the programme, with full engagement carried out in line with established consultation protocols.

Progress will be reported to the Ayrshire Shared Services Joint Committee throughout the year.