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Ryan Thom

Raging neighbours furious at 18 mile detour to get a pint of milk after road closes for weeks

Furious neighbours have hit out after a road closure has given them an eye watering 18 mile detour for a pint of milk.

Disgruntled residents Jim Skimming and Denis McIvor say an entire community has been cut off after road chiefs took the decision to close off the main route to Ayr – only three miles away.

Work to install an underpass for a cycle lane at Dunure Road has shut down the A719 leading to chaos for those staying south of Doonfoot, including a major holiday resort and a family farm park.

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