Traffic warning as Erskine Bridge to fully close in one direction for whole weekend
Motorists are warned to find another route.
10:52, 06 Jul 2026
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The Erskine Bridge(Image: Amey)
Glasgow motorists[1] have been warned to expect disruption next month, during essential resurfacing works on the A989 Erskine Bridge.
The southbound carriageway will be fully closed from 8pm on Friday, August 7, until 6am on Monday, August 10, with diversion routes in place.
Meanwhile, the works from Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will also lead to the closure of lane two on the northbound carriageway.
All traffic management will be removed by 6am on Monday, August 10, providing works are completed on schedule.
Motorway traffic travelling southbound will be diverted to A82 Great Western Road eastbound, joining the M8 at Junction 17 westbound on slip from West Graham St and continuing M8 to Junction 30 where diversion ends.
Non-motorway traffic travelling southbound will be diverted via the A82 Great Western Road eastbound to Crow Road, through the Clyde Tunnel onto Edminson Drive, Helen St, Paisley Rd W West Bound, Glasgow Rd, Old Sneddon St, St James' St, Greenock Rd, St James' Interchange following the A726 up to the interchange under A898 where diversion ends.
According to Amey, emergency service access has been agreed and will be maintained in coordination with relevant parties.
All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
Article continues belowAmey has added that the works will benefit vehicles which use the route daily, by improving the safety and condition of the carriageway.