Major disruption warning to drivers as busy Scots bridge to shut
BRIDGE CLOSED Major disruption warning to drivers as busy Scots bridge to shut
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DRIVERS have been warned that a busy Scots bridge will be closed for a full weekend.
Motorists will be faced with a major diversion as £100,000 improvement works get underway on the Erskine Bridge.
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Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes where possible
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The bridge's northbound carriageway will be closed from 8pm on Friday, July 11 until 6am on Monday, July 14.
On the southbound carriageway the bridge will be reduced to one lane.
The southbound sliproads from the A82 will be closed between 8pm and 6am on Saturday July 12 and Sunday 13.
Motorway drivers looking to use the Erskine Bridge will be diverted over the Kingston Bridge in Glasgow city centre and local traffic will be diverted to the Clyde Tunnel.
The M8 junction 30 westbound off-slip to M898 northbound and the A898/M898 northbound will be closed.
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, said the work will improve the condition of the bridge joints and the road surface and reduce the need for more extensive or disruptive works in the future.
A spokesperson for Amey said: 'Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible to avoid the M898/A898 during these works.
"Motorists attending the TRNSMT music festival during this period should plan their journeys in advance and consider alternative travel options.
'All works are weather dependent and may be postponed or rescheduled in the event of adverse weather.'
Meanwhile Glasgow Subway services will face disruptions tonight as thousands of music fans flock to see Sting at this year's Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park.
Woke Scottish Government staff demanded POOL & pay rise to return to office for just TWO days a week
Services will resume as usual on Thursday, June 26.
Transport bosses wrote on social media: "Due to industrial action, Subway customers are advised to make alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday, June 25 2025.
"Full services will resume on Thursday, June 2,6 from 6.30am.
"Apologies for any inconvenience.
"Visit the link in bio for more information."
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