DRIVERS can expect horrendous delays on South Ayrshire's roads of up to 45 minutes this afternoon.

The A77 Northbound Carriageway is closed following a road traffic collision and motorists are being advised to take an alternative route.

Local police are at the scene to manage the traffic. These delays are expected to affect the A77/A78 at Monkton - A719 at Mossblown. 

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