THE Erskine Bridge will be reduced to one lane this weekend for essential maintenance work - painting new lines.

Transport Scotland is carrying out the work as part of their trunk road programme and will close the bridge southbound from 10pm on Saturday, November 25 until 6am on Sunday, November 26.

Peter McCann, Scotland TranServ’s major bridges manager, said: “We’ve worked closely with Police Scotland, the local authorities and key stakeholders to schedule these works for the period of lowest traffic disruption. Access will be provided for emergency vehicles only during this short programme of overnight works.“The lane markings are in need of improvement, particularly as the winter approaches with limited light during peak travel periods. It is important that the markings are visible, and that’s why we are carrying out this essential project.”

Diversions will be in place during the overnight closure.

- Motorway traffic follow - A898 Southbound traffic continue on A82 Southbound Great Western Rd - Anniesland Cross - A739 Crow Rd SB - A814 Clydeside Expressway Eastbound - Join M8 & follow permanent signage - Non motorway traffic follow - as above to A814 - Finnieston St - Govan Rd - Paisley Rd West - Edmiston Drive - Shieldhall Rd - Renfrew Rd - Glasgow Rd - Glebe St - Inchinnan Rd - Greenock Rd - Southbar Rd - A726 Northbound – Spectacles Roundabout.

Andy Fraser, Scotland TranServ’s operating company representative, added: “It is a constant challenge to balance the need to maintain the structure while reducing the impact of our works.“Our aim, as always, is to deliver these long-term benefits to commuters and businesses with maximum efficiency and minimal disruption throughout.”