WORK to resurface the A78 between Bankfoot roundabout and Loch Thom Road is due to start next week.

Scotland TranServ, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out the works over five nights from Monday. 

A total closure of the A78 northbound will be in place each night from Monday to Friday between 8pm and 6am. 

Motorists are also warned that a daytime closure will also be in place from 6-8pm on Thursday and Friday to allow materials to cool. 

In addition, the Loch Thom junction will also be closed on Tuesday between 6am and 8pm.

The southbound carriageway will remain open throughout the works.

A local diversion route will be in place for road users travelling northbound via the A770, through Gourock and Greenock and rejoining the A78 at Dalrymple Street.