Police seek vehicle that struck A77 bridge before road closure
Google MapsPolice are attempting to trace a vehicle that struck an overpass at the A77 road in East Ayrshire, causing debris to fall onto the busy road, leading to it being closed for several hours.
Rubble and bricks landed on the dual carriageway from the overpass at Treeswoodhead Road in Kilmarnock about 14:50, with the road then closed shortly afterwards.
Although the northbound carriageway reopened a short time later, the southbound carriageway remained closed for over seven hours to allow structural engineers to assess the damaged bridge.
The force have now appealed for anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
No injuries were reported.
Sgt Brian Simpson said: "This vehicle has been travelling south when it, or its load, has collided with the underside of the bridge.
"This has caused damage to the structure and caused debris to fall, with other motorists having to take evasive action.
"The vehicle may have been carrying a high-sided load but will have felt the contact with the bridge. It is imperative that we trace this vehicle and the driver."
