Electrical contractor Lightways has completed a £3.23 million LED upgrade project on the Erskine Bridge over the River Clyde.

The 22-week scheme has seen over 800 individual lamps replaced with more efficient LED lighting across the 1,300-metre long structure. In addition, almost 130 lamps have been switched to LED lighting on the A82.

High mast lighting columns, aircraft navigation lights and tower top CCTV have also been replaced as part of the project, which will reduce energy usage by up to 70%.

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Transport Minister, Humza Yousaf, said: "The Erskine Bridge is a vital link for road users, especially in the West of Scotland, and the Scottish Government has invested £7.56 million in its on-going maintenance in the last two years.

"The latest upgrade has been a complex and technical project which has seen teams working at heights of up to thirty-eight metres to install the latest LED lighting, which will not only be brighter but more energy efficient."

Andy Fraser, operating company representative for Scotland TranServ, added: "I am delighted with the success of this project and the long term benefits that have been delivered for not only our client, but also 42,000 road users including tourists, hauliers and local residents which use this vital, lifeline route each day."

(LM)