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08/09/2015

Maintenance Works To Take Place On A77

Scotland TranServ has announced over £100,000 of maintenance works are expected to take place on the A77 in Glasgow.

The company, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works to repair defects in the road surface at Meiklewood.

There will be a total closure of the northbound road between Bellfield Interchange and Glasgow Road from 8pm on 9 September until 6am on 12 September.

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The southbound road between M77 Junction 8 will also be closed from 8pm on 10 September until 6am on 11 September.

Gordon Wilson, contract director for Scotland TranServ, said: "It is essential that we carry out this vital improvement scheme to ensure the longevity of the road surface; benefiting local residents and motorists for years to come."

Diversions will be in place.

(LM)

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