10 days of road disruption in West Dumbartonshire as rail bridge set to close

Old Kilpatrick Residents are being warned of 10 days of road closures, as works begin on a rail crossing bridge.

The A814 Dumbarton Road will suffer major disruption, as workers replace the bridge with a temporary solution to cross the railway.

The works are expected to be carried out around the clock throughout the closures in an effort to reduce disruption to motorists.

It comes as part of a £1 million investment from Network Rail, as the existing crossing is no longer fit for purpose.

The new structure will sit over the existing one on two new concrete foundations set back from the current bridge. Ramps will also be built at either side and some improvements to the road alignment will also be made to allow better site lines and pedestrian access will also be maintained.

Andy Sinclair, Network Rail programme manager for the bridge replacement work, said: “We know that Dumbarton Road is a busy road and an important route for local traffic and we do not take the decision to request its closure lightly.

“While it is unusual for us to install a temporary structure in these circumstances, the condition of the existing bridge meant that doing nothing was not an option as this would have led to weight and speed restrictions and potentially greater inconvenience for road users.

“We understand the impact that the work will have for both road users and those communities adjacent to the bridge works. However, this is the most efficient and safest way to undertake the work required to install the temporary bridge.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and are grateful for the patience of road users during this work.”

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