SYSTRA supports start of major road scheme to boost connectivity in Scotland 

Our transport planning specialists played an important role in supporting North Ayrshire Council’s bid to upgrade the B714. 

The £34.7 million project includes significant improvements on a key artery between the Three Towns and the Garnock Valley, connecting North Ayrshire with Glasgow. 

SYSTRA’s role involved developing the business case for the scheme following our support in developing the original funding bid. 

The full business case has been approved by the UK Government with £23.69 million funding provided towards the scheme through the Levelling Up Fund. 

We have worked closely with North Ayrshire Council over several years to ensure a robust business case provided clarity on the positive outcomes the multimillion-pound project will deliver. 

Ian Bruce, Associate Director at SYSTRA

A groundbreaking event on 12^th March  officially marked the start of construction along the first phase of work. 

Project Manager Ian Bruce, Associate Director at SYSTRA, said: “We were delighted to see the upgrade scheme receive final approval from the UK Government. 

“We have worked closely with North Ayrshire Council over several years to ensure a robust business case provided clarity on the positive outcomes the multimillion-pound project will deliver. 

“At SYSTRA, we’re committed to supporting sustainable infrastructure projects with an evidence-based approach that captures the long-term benefits to communities. 

“We were able to work collaboratively to highlight how the B714 upgrade will reduce congestion and provide enhanced connectivity across the locality. The business case identified how the improved route will open up opportunities to people living in the surrounding areas and we look forward to seeing the construction move forward in the coming months.”