Work is underway to redevelop a road bridge in Stirling.

Network Rail engineers have started demolishing and rebuilding the structure at Kerse Road, with work scheduled for completion in late October.

The structure is being redeveloped as part of a wider programme of improvements on the Stirling line ahead of the Scottish Government-funded investment into electrifying central Scotland's rail network.

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The project also avoids the need for the council to undertake significant maintenance on the bridge in the next few years, with the new structure having a lifespan in excess of 100 years. In addition, the scheme will allow Network Rail to work with Stirling Council to create the potential to enhance the local road network in line with the city's transport strategy.

Iain McFarlane, Network Rail's route delivery director, said: "This upgrade represents a significant improvement for both road and rail users. It is also vital to the introduction of a new state-of-the-art train fleet on the line.

"We understand the impact that this closure will have on the local community, however, this is the best way to minimise the overall disruption that this unavoidable work will have on Stirling."

(LM/MH)