The £6.5 million fourth phase of the Bishopbriggs Relief Road is now open to traffic.

The scheme, which has been dogged by a series of challenges and delays, will help reduce journey times for motorists as well as improve air quality.

Features include;

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

• A new two-lane road between Wester Cleddens Roundabout and a new roundabout

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

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Cllr Billy Hendry said: "I am delighted that Phase 4 of the Relief Road is now open to traffic. It will be a massive boost for people driving in Bishopbriggs – improving traffic flow throughout the area – and also for local businesses, particularly Strathkelvin Retail Park.

"Once again, on behalf of the Council and everyone involved with the project I want to pay tribute to residents and businesses in Bishopbriggs who have showed extraordinary patience during this lengthy project and the delays which were beyond the Council’s control.

"The new road and active travel corridor will help to reduce congestion, support businesses, improve air quality and encourage people of all ages to consider active travel."

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