Morrison Construction is continuing work on the multi-million pound Bishopbriggs Relief Road project in East Dunbartonshire.

With the project having faced a number of challenges due to the construction of a new bridge over the Edinburgh-Glasgow rail line, the council has confirmed the £6.5m fourth phase of the scheme will open to traffic by 12 June.

Overall, the project includes;

• A new bridge over the main Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line

• new two-lane road between Wester Cleddens Roundabout and a new roundabout, with another 100 metres of road on the north side of the railway

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• Wester Way – a dedicated walking/cycling route on the old Westerhill Road

• A new access road into Cadder Yard

• Sustainable Urban Drainage ponds

Cllr Billy Hendry said: "I am pleased that the opening of Bishopbriggs Relief Road Phase 4 is firmly in sight and look forward to seeing traffic flow improve as a result.

"On behalf of the Council and everyone involved with the project I want to say a huge thank-you to residents and businesses in Bishopbriggs who have showed incredible patience during this challenging build.

"Large infrastructure projects are complex by their very nature and the close proximity of the busy railway line – coupled with the ongoing Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme – has led to unavoidable delays.

"I'm pleased that the new road and active travel corridor will help to reduce congestion, support businesses, improve air quality and encourage people of all ages to take steps towards healthier lifestyles."

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