Network Rail will pull down the bridge deck over the railway at Shields Road, in the city's Southside, and clear the debris from the track this weekend.The temporary footbridge over the railway will be closed during the demolition, with diversions put in place for pedestrians and cyclists.
The fastest route on roads will be via St Andrews Road, Maxwell Road, Eglinton Street, Kilbirnie Street, West Street, Scotland Street and vice versa, taking around 30 minutes to walk or five to 10 minutes to cycle. Speaking ahead of the demolition, Laura Craig, Network Rail’s project manager for the bridge work, said:"Demolishing the bridge deck at Shields Road is a significant milestone for the project and with it removed, we can focus on building the new bridge which will better serve the community."We know this is inconvenient for those living and working in the area but is the only way that the work can be delivered safely and efficiently.
A section of Shields Road closed on Monday, August 28, 2023, to allow for the £12.6million upgrade of the railway bridge and is expected to reopen in August this year.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.