Work on a £140,000 project to tackle speeding in Renfrew has begun this week.

Traffic calming measures are being put in place at Sandy Road, Renfrew, to address a long standing problem of speeding and high traffic volume.

The work fulfils a commitment made to local residents that measures would be put in place to combat the number of drivers using this road as a 'rat run' through a residential area.

Local residents campaigned for anti-speeding measures as part of the £4 million Renfrew town centre regeneration programme. The measures are being put in place as a result of consultation and public meetings with residents, local councillors and officers.

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The work involves putting in speed tables with zebra crossings at three key junctions on Sandy Road. These aim to reduce traffic speeds, help pedestrians cross the road and encourage drivers to use the signposted Paisley Road as the main route through Renfrew.

Work will last approximately eight weeks.

Councillor Marie McGurk, Convener of Renfrewshire Council's Environment and Infrastructure Policy Board said: "We have worked closely with the local residents to find a way of tackling the ongoing traffic problems along Sandy Road. I am delighted that this work is now underway.

"Although there will be some inevitable disruption, we are doing what we can to keep this to a minimum, and I am confident that residents will see a marked improvement when these measures are in place."

(JM)