Network Rail has announced that they will be conducting a structural survey of a railway bridge at Wemyss Bay overnight on Tuesday 30 August.

As part of a commitment to providing a safe and reliable railway, engineers will be conducting a structural survey of the railway bridge (named A78 Old Shore Road) from 20:00hrs on Tuesday 30 August until 06:00hrs on Wednesday 31 August.

Coneworx on behalf of Network Rail will manage the closed section of road and will put out warning signs in advance of the closure and diversion signs out during it.

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Darren Dickson, Project Manager for Network Rail, said: "The work we're undertaking will provide vital information on the condition of this railway bridge is crucial for the long-term future reliability of the line.

"Working on the railway at night offers the safest environment for our teams and causes the least disruption to our passengers and freight trains. However, we understand the inconvenience this work will cause some people.

"We would like to thank those affected for their patience and understanding and offer assurances that every effort has been made to reduce the impact of our activities as much as possible."

In the unlikely case of an emergency relating to this work, the following number is available 0141 773 5847.