Police appealing for information following vehicle collision with A77 overpass near Kilmarnock

Road Policing Officers are appealing for assistance in tracing a vehicle which hit an overpass while travelling southbound on the A77 south of the Bellfield Interchange near Kilmarnock.

Around 2.50pm on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026, a vehicle has struck the overpass at Treeswoodhead Road causing rubble and bricks from the bridge to fall onto the carriageways.

Police and partners attended the scene, with a full road closure initially put in place.

The northbound carriageway reopened a short time later however the southbound remained closed for over seven hours to allow for structural engineers to assess the damaged bridge.

No injuries were reported and officers continue to search for the vehicle which did not stop.

Sergeant 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.

"I'd ask anyone who was on the A77 yesterday afternoon travelling south, or who saw what happened, to provide any relevant dash-cam footage or information as soon as possible."

Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 1748 of 7 January 2026.