Drivers to face major disruption in Renfrew amid busy route closure

Arkleston Road will stay shut after a lorry smashed into a bridge last Wednesday. The crash caused major delays on the M8 westbound before the carriageway reopened at 7pm. It has now been confirmed that the route will stay closed until Transport Scotland, in conjunction with engineering firm Amey, assess the damage later this week.

READ MORE: [1]SPT statement as Renfrewshire bus firm entered liquidation[2] Councillor Jim Patterson provided an update on social media. Writing on Facebook, he said: "Following last week's incident where a lorry struck Arkleston Bridge over the M8, although M8 westbound fully reopened shortly after the Arkleston Road remains closed for the foreseeable future while structural assessments are carried out.

"Engineers are currently inspecting the bridge to determine the full extent of the damage and what repairs are needed.

"I'll share further updates as soon as more information becomes available."

References

1. ^   (www.the-gazette.co.uk)
2. ^ SPT statement as Renfrewshire bus firm entered liquidation (www.the-gazette.co.uk)