Network Rail engineers have now started work to repair and repaint the railway bridge which crosses Ferry Road in Yorkhill, Glasgow.

The £500,000 project will be ongoing until April and comes as part of a continuing structural modernisation programme and will see the railway improved for the elevated section which runs next to the Clydeside Expressway.

The rail bridge improvement project will involve the following:

• Throughout the period of work, a lane closure will be in place for Ferry Road from the junction at Centurion Way towards the footpath and cycleway next to the Clydeside Expressway.
• Scaffolding will be in place around the bridge, which will create safe access for both pedestrians and cyclists.

The project will see the bridge’s metalwork cleaned and prepared by engineers who will also examine the structure and carry out repairs as needed. Following this work, the steel will be repainted alongside stonework being repaired.

The project will also involve some minor de-vegetation and stone blasting.

Later in 2024, work will also be carried out on two adjoining structures, which include the bridge which carries the railway across the River Kelvin.

The section of railway being improved is around 150 years old and carries trains from both the Argyle line and North Clyde line towards Partick, with around 28 trains per hour running over it.

The work we’re doing in Yorkhill will extend the lifespan of the bridges and viaduct.

“While we understand that a lane closure is inconvenient to road users, we need to have one on this occasion to allow our engineers to complete the work in the safest way possible.

When complete, the improvements will mean we can continue to run a safe and reliable railway over one of the busiest sections of track in Scotland.”

Amanda Naughton, Scheme Project Manager at Network Rail

Local residents and businesses have been made aware of the programme of work.

Anyone who has any questions regarding the work can get in touch with Network Rail.