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 07/08/25

Dunrod Road, Inverkip – Road closure

Limits – From Cornalees Centre to Auldmill Cottage - Sheilhill Farm
Start – Monday 28 July 2025 – 0600hrs
End – Saturday 9 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT- ducting installation
Diversion – N/A

Main Street, Inverkip – Road closure

Limits – From number 2 Main Street ‘Beech Tree Cottage’ to the junction of the A78 trunk road
Start – Monday 4 August 2025 – 1900hrs
End – Monday 18 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Inverclyde Council- to facilitate installation of signalised junction at Main Street
Diversion – Main Street, A78 trunk road and vice versa

Main Street, Inverkip – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From the access to South Lodge to west boundary of Burnside on both sides of the carriageway
2. From the west boundary of Millston to the west boundary of Scotts Land on both sides of the carriageway
3. From the west boundary of Gruids to west boundary of Rannoch on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 4 August 2025 – 1900hrs
End – Monday 18 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Inverclyde Council – to accommodate diversion route for the junction closure of Main Street (East) with the A78
Diversion – N/A

Dunrod Road, Inverkip – Road closure

Limits – From a point 1500m approx east of Majeston Farm to a point 400m west of Shielhill Farm
Start – Monday 28 July 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Sunday 24 January 2027 – 1800hrs
Reason – Inverclyde Council - Unsafe Carriageway Condition
Diversion – Dunrod Road, A78 Inverkip Road, Dunlop Street, Murdieston Street, Peat Road , Drumfrochar Road, Papermill Road, Old Largs Road and vice versa

Brown Street, Port Glasgow – Road closure

Limits – From the junction at A8 Greenock Road to the junction at Willam Street
Start – Monday 4 August 2025 – 0600hrs
End – Friday 8 August 2025 – 1700hrs
Reason – Carriageway resurfacing works
Diversion – A8 Greenock Road, Comet Road, Shore Street, Brown Street and vice versa - Alternative route for HGV as follow: A8 Greenock Road, Port Glasgow Road, Ardgowan Street, Belhaven Street and vice versa

Albert Road, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From number 124 to number 116, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 4 August 2025 – 0600hrs
End – Friday 8 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

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

Limits – 1. From Build Depot entrance to the junction with Dellingburn Street-north side 2. From the junction with Dellingburn Street to the junction with Baker Street-south side
Start – Wednesday 6 August 2025 – 0930hrs
End – Monday 18 August 2025 – 0930hrs
Reason – Inverclyde Council-make safe at manhole
Diversion – N/A

Blairmore Road, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From property number 13 to property number 45 – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 11 August 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Wednesday 13 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Comex 2000 – clear blockages in footway
Diversion – N/A

Union Street/Newark Street, Greenock – Road closure

Limits – From the junction with Campbell Street to the junction with Madeira Street
Start – Monday 11 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 15 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Inverclyde Council - Carriageway resurfacing
Diversion – Union Street, Campbell Street, Finnart Street, Madeira Street, Newark Street and vice versa

Binnie Street, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – Between number 2 and number 4 Binnie Street, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Friday 15 August 2025 – 0600hrs
End – Thursday 28 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – Install new BT Duct
Diversion – N/A

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

Limits –
From Build Depot entrance to the junction with Dellingburn Street - north side
From the junction with Dellingburn Street to the junction with Baker Street - south side
Start – Monday 18 August 2025 – 0930hrs
End – Monday 18 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Scottish Water - manhole repair
Diversion – N/A

Davaar Road, Greenock – Road closure

Limits – From number 16 to number 26
Start – Monday 18 August 2025 – 0900hrs
End – Monday 18 August 2025 – 1600hrs
Reason – BT Works
Diversion – Mars Road, Flatterton Road, Braeside Road and vice versa

1. Kilmacolm Road, Greenock 2. Strone Crescent, Greenock 3. Glenbrae Road, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From property number 25 to property number 59 – both sides of the carriageway
2. From junction with Kilmacolm Road to property number 9/11 – both sides of the carriageway
3. From junction with Kilmacolm Road west for 30m - both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 18 August 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Wednesday 20 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Comex 2000 – clear blockages in carriageway
Diversion – N/A

Grieve Road, Greenock – Road closure

Limits – From the junction with Auchneaghfarm Road to number 191 Grieve Road
Start – Saturday 23 August 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Sunday 24 August 2025 – 1700hrs
Reason – Carriageway Patching
Diversion - Auchneaghfarm Road, Finch Road, Merlin Avenue, Lyle Road & vice-versa

Rosemount Place, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From number 1 to number 3 Rosemount Place, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 25 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 29 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

Gleneagles Drive, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From number 2 to number 30 Gleneagles Drive, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 25 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 29 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

Carnoustie Avenue, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From number 16 to number 20 Carnoustie Avenue, on both sides of the carriageway
2. From number 28 to number 34 Carnoustie Avenue, on both sides of the carriageway
3. From number 42 to number 46 Carnoustie Avene, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 25 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 29 August 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

1. Ashton Road, Gourock 2. Albert Road, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. Number 10 to Ashton Place, on both sides of the carriageway
2. Number 117 to Ashton Place, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Thursday 28 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Monday 1 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – Clear blockages
Diversion – N/A

Ashton Place, Gourock - Road closure 

Limits – Full length
Start – Thursday 28 August 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Monday 1 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

1. Prospecthill Street, Greenock 2. Mount Pleasant Street, Greenock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From west gable of number 50 to junction with Prospecthill Place-both sides 2. From the junction with Prospecthill Street to the north gable of number 36-both sides
Start – Friday 29 August 2025 – 0930hrs
End – Friday 29 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Scottish Water- manhole repair
Diversion – N/A

Boglestone Avenue, Port Glasgow – Road closure

Limits – From property number 6 to property number 22
Start – Friday 29 August 2025 – 0930hrs
End – Friday 29 August 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Scottish Water ironworks repair
Diversion –
Eastbound – Boglestone Avenue, Bridgend Avenue
Westbound – Boglestone Avenue, Boglestone Roundabout, Dubbs Road, Barrs Brae, Kinross Avenue, Ardmore Road, Boglestone Avenue

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

Limits – From Number Bank Street to east gable Number Shaw Place - both sides
Start – Sunday 31 August 2025 – 2200hrs
End – Monday 1 September 2025 – 0600hrs
Reason – Network Rail Bridge Inspection
Diversion – N/A

Albert Road, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – From number 28 to number 67, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Monday 1 September 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 5 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Works Clearing of Blockages
Diversion – N/A

Tower Drive, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits – Between number 7 Tower Drive & number 25 Tower Drive, on both sides of the carriageway
Start – Friday 5 September 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Tuesday 9 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Works - Clearing of Blockages
Diversion – N/A

Hillside Road, Gourock – Road closure

Limits – Full Length
Start – Friday 5 September 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Tuesday 9 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Works Clearing Blockages
Diversion – Victoria Road, Ashton Road, Albert Road & vice-versa

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

Limits –
1.  From the junction with Strone Crescent to property number 5 – both sides of the carriageway
2.  From the junction with Kilmacolm Road to property number 151 – both sides of the carriageway
Start – Tuesday 9 September 2025 – 2200hrs
End – Wednesday 10 September 2025 – 0600hrs
Reason – Rail bridge inspection
Diversion – N/A

1.John Street, Gourock 2. Royal Street, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From the junction with Shore Street to number 20 John Street, on both sides of the carriageway 2. From Number 23 to Number 39 Royal Street, on both sides of the carriageaway
Start – Monday 15 September 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 19 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Works – Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

1.Adelaide Street, Gourock 2. Shore Street, Gourock – No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. From the junction with St Johns Road to number 17 Adelaide Street, on both sides of the carriageway 2. From number 91 to number 99 Shore Street, on both sides of the carriageaway
Start – Monday 15 September 2025 – 0700hrs
End – Friday 19 September 2025 – 1900hrs
Reason – BT Works – Clearing of blockages
Diversion – N/A

1. Ratho Street, Greenock 2. Oakfield Terrace, Greenock 3. Carwood Street, Greenock 4. East Crawford Street, Greenock 5. Belville Street, Greenock - No waiting/no loading/no unloading at any time

Limits –
1. Full length – both sides of carriageway
2. From junction with Ratho Street to property number 3 – both sides of carriageway
3. From junction with Ratho Street to Community Centre – both sides of carriageway
4. From junction with Carwood Street to access to Hillend Centre – both sides of carriageway
5. From junction with Ratho Street to junction with Grant Street – both sides of carriageway
Start – Monday 15 September 2025 – 0800hrs
End – Friday 19 September 2025 – 1800hrs
Reason – Investigate and clear blockage
Diversion – N/A