Raynesway Construction is to begin essential upgrade works on the M8 Kingston Bridge over the River Clyde.

The company is to replace the edge coping, vehicle barriers and expansion joints on the south approach structures. Once finished, further works will then start on the M8 eastbound carriageway.

Raynesway will start implementing traffic management on the M8 westbound carriageway from 13 October. Eastbound traffic management is scheduled for installation in early December, with the planned overall completion in February 2018.

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Peter McCann, Scotland TranServ's Major Bridges Manager said: "The Kingston Bridge and its approaches are now 50 years old and require regular routine maintenance. The crossing is the busiest in Scotland, with more than 100,000 vehicles using this route every day. As such it is an integral part of life and business in the West of Scotland. The South Approach is a complex meeting point and exit of a number of roads heading to various destinations on the south side of the Clyde and beyond.

"We've been working in liaison with Police Scotland, Local Authorities and key stakeholders to ensure that this essential improvement work causes as little disruption to commuters, local communities and freight traffic as possible. It is essential work to maintain and upgrade this vital economic artery. Narrowing the lanes will allow our contractors to work as quickly and safely as possible, while maximising the traffic flow."

(LM)