Road Works

This page details road closures, restrictions and diversions carried out by the Council.

Inverclyde Council has no contractual responsibilities for the A8 and A78 Trunk Roads.

These routes are the responsibility of the Scottish Government’s Agency, Transport Scotland, who have contracted with Amey for the management and maintenance of these trunk roads.

For more information, please use the Related Content link - Trunk Roads (A8 and A78)

You can also use the link on this page titled Road Works Scotland to take you to the Scottish Road Works Register.

Note that the restrictions will only be effective when displayed by signs and cones in accordance with The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 as amended.

Last Updated 16/05/25

Argyle Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – The entire length of the marked parking bays on the south footway between the existing double yellow lines  
Start – Monday 8 January 2024 – 0730hrs
End – Friday 4 July 2025 – 1700hrs
Reason – To facilitate safe access and egress to the Contractors compound for construction traffic associated with the West Blackhall Street regeneration project
Diversion – N/A

Marloch Avenue, Port Glasgow – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From the junction with Cuillins Avenue to property number 42 – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Friday 16 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Tuesday 20 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Vigin Media works
Diversion – N/A

1. Kilmacolm Road, Greenock 2. Blairmore Road, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From the junction with Aberfoyle Road to the junction with Leven Road – both sides of the carriageway
2. From the junction with Kilmacolm Road north-east for 27m – north side of the carriageway
Start – Monday 19 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 23 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Regent Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From junction with Mearns Street to junction with Bank Street - north side
Start – Monday 19 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 23 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

West Stewart Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From the junction of Kelly Street to entrance of Stewart House
Start – Monday 19 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 23 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Houston Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – Outside number 2 - 2x disabled bays
Start – Monday 19 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 23 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Stanners Lane, Greenock – Road Closure

Limits – Full Length
Start – Wednesday 21 May 2025 - 2200hrs
End – Thursday 22 May 2025 – 0600hrs
Reason – Rail bridge inspection
Diversion – N/A

William Street, Greenock – Parking Suspension

Limits – Parking Suspension from number 11 William Street Greenock to where road terminates
Start – Thursday 22 May - 0800hrs
End – Friday 23 May – 1800hrs
Reason – Rail bridge inspection
Diversion – N/A

West Stewart Street, Greenock – Road closure

Limits – From junction with Jamaica Street to Junction with Patrick Street
Start – Saturday 24 May 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Sunday 25 May 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Carriageway large patching
Diversion – Jamaica Street, West Blackhall Street, Grey Place, Patrick Street

Residents of Kelly Street will have restricted access

William Street, Port Glasgow – Road Closure

Limits – From the junction with Glen Avenue to railway bridge
Start – Monday 26th May 2025 - 06:00 hrs
End – Monday 26th May 2025 - 17:00 hrs
Reason – Carriageway repair works
Diversion – William St, Brown St, Balfour St, Glen Ave and vice versa

South Street & Carmichael Street, Greenock – Road Closure

Limits – 1)From the junction with Carmichael Street to the junction with Fox Street 2) From the junction with South Street to the junction with Fox Street
Start – Monday 26th May 2025 - 07:00 hrs
End – Friday 30th May 2025– 18:00 hrs
Reason – Carriageway resurfacing
Diversion – Forsyth Street, Newton Street, Fox Street, South Street and vice versa

George Road, Gourock – No Waiting/No Loading/No Unloading at anytime

Limits – Between No 30 George Road and the east junction of Mathie Crescent, on both sides of the carriageway.
Start – Monday 26th May 2025 - 09:30 hrs
End – Friday 30th May 2025– 17:00 hrs
Reason – BT, Access to manholes
Diversion – N/A

Castlehill Avenue, Port Glasgow – Road closure

Limits – From property number 49 to property number 55
Start – Monday 26 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Wednesday 4 June 2025 – 2359hrs
Reason – Scottish Water works
Diversion – N/A

1. Fir Street, Greenock 2. Cedar Crescent, Greenock – Road closure

Limits –
1. Full length
2. From property number 2 to the end
Start – Monday 26 May 2025 – 1900hrs
End – Tuesday 27 May 2025 – 2200hrs
Reason – Filming for TV production
Diversion – Cedar Crescent, Smillie Street and vice versa

1. Cedar Crescent, Greenock 2. Bell Street, Greenock 3.Cobham Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From the junction with Smillie Street to property number 2 – both sides of carriageway
2. 3 number of parking laybys – north side of carriageway
3. 1 number of parking layby – north side of carriageway
Start – Monday 26 May 2025 – 1900hrs
End – Tuesday 27 May 2025 – 2200hrs
Reason – Filming for TV production
Diversion – Cedar Crescent, Smillie Street and vice versa

John Wilson Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From the junction with Weir Street for the distance of 100m – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Tuesday 27 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 30 May 2025 – 1700hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

John Wood Street, Port Glasgow – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – Parking layby from number 12 to number 26
Start – Tuesday 27 May 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 30 May 2025 – 1700hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Bridgend Avenue, Port Glasgow – No Waiting/No Loading/No Unloading At Anytime

Limits – From property no 51 to property no 57 – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Tuesday 27 May 2025 - 08:00 hrs
End – Friday 30 May 2025– 18:00 hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Cumberland Road, Greenock – Road closure

Limits – At the junction with Auchmead Road
Start – Sunday 1 June 2025 – 0930hrs
End – Monday 2 June 2025 – 0700hrs
Reason – Scottish Water works
Diversion –
1. Cumberland Road, A78, Gleninver Road, Larkfield Road, Hilltop Road, Larkfield Road and vice versa
2. Cumberland Road, Burns Road, Auchmead Road, A78 and vice versa

Boglestone Avenue, Port Glasgow - No Waiting/No Loading/No Unloading At Anytime

Limits – From the junction with Stane Road to property no 38 / 40 – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 2 June 2025- 08:00 hrs
End – Friday 6 June 2025– 18:00 hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Dalrymple Street, Greenock - No Waiting/No Loading/No Unloading At Anytime

Limits – From Westburn Street junction to Laird Street junction -both sides
Start – Monday 2 June 2025- 08:00 hrs
End – Friday 13 June 2025– 18:00 hrs
Reason – Cabinet works
Diversion – N/A

Fancy Farm Road, Greenock - No Waiting/No Loading/No Unloading at anytime

Limits – Between No 19 and No 35 Fancy Farm Road, on both sides of the carriageway.

Start – Monday 9 June 2025 - 08:00 hrs
End – Friday 13 June 2025 – 16:00 hrs
Reason – Cabinet and Ducting Works
Diversion – N/A

Princes Street, Port Glasgow – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – Parking lay-by from the junction with Church Street south for the length of 15m
Start – Sunday 15 June 2025 – 0600hrs
End – Sunday 15 June 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Glass canopy cleaning works
Diversion – N/A