there are two primary road crossings over the river irvine, the more southerly of which has been criticised for some years. it is situated on the site of the former irvine to kilmarnock railway link which has long since been closed. the bridge over the river there has long been unsuitable for heavy traffic - being of a bailey bridge design - which was constantly repaired over the years it existed. north ayrshire council announced plans to renew the bridge in a £2m investment which started in 2007, and was completed in 2010.