£3.25M PROJECT BEGINS ON ERSKINE BRIDGE
Transport Scotland is investing £3.25m to carry out lighting and electrical refurbishments on the A898 at Erskine Bridge commencing on Monday 30 May.
The works will be carried out by Lightways (Contractors) Ltd and managed by Scotland TranServ and are planned for approximately 20 weeks.
Internal and bridge deck lighting will be replaced along with lamps on the south approach to the bridge. High mast lights at the north of the bridge will also be switched to modern efficient LED lamps, which will enhance night-time driving visibility and also reduce energy usage by over 50%.
The cable network will also be upgraded allowing for the renewal of the existing cables.
Every day 42,000 vehicles use the A898 at Erskine Bridge and to help reduce delays the majority of the works will be carried out overnight with one lane open in each direction. A series of traffic management measures will be in place to facilitate the works as detailed below.
Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said:
“We understand the importance of this route and its links between Glasgow and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs therefore we have done everything we can to programme the works overnight when traffic flows are lighter; therefore ensuring delays are minimal.”
Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.
Traffic Management
Erskine Bridge:
Monday 30 May to Sunday 5 June 8.00pm to 6.00am
Northbound and southbound offside to nearside lane closures
Friday 10 June to Sunday 12 June 8.00pm to 6.00am
Southbound nearside lane closures
Friday 17 June to Sunday 19 June 8.00pm to 6.00am
Northbound and southbound offside to nearside lane closures
A82, Northbound off slip to the M898 Southbound carriageway to the Erskine Bridge: Friday 24 June to Sunday 26 June 8.00pm to 6.00am
Total closure of the A82 Northbound slip to the M898 Erskine Bridge.
Diversion
Continue on the A82 Northbound – Dunglas Roundabout – A82 Southbound – A82 Southbound Slip onto the Erskine Bridge.
