Emergency traffic lights for a month on busy Glasgow commuter route
Scottish Water needs to carry out urgent sewer repairs
Drivers are being warned of disruption on with emergency sewer repairs starting today on one of the busiest roads on the south side of Glasgow.
Scottish Water says it will be moving in dig up a section of Pollokshaws Road, and the disruption could last around a month.
A property on the street is being affected by internal sewar flooding caused by a section of pipe buried five metres under the pavement.
Traffic lights are being set up on the stretch from Moss-Side Road to the corner of Langside Avenue and Minard Road.
A special web page has been set up at www.scottishwater.co.uk/PollokshawsRoad
Heavy machinery required
A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “This is an urgent repair and unfortunately given the location and depth of the damaged section of the sewer some disruption is inevitable.
“We are using specialist, heavy machinery which requires a lane closure to keep our team and road users safe while the work progresses.
“We appreciate there will be delays and we would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding while we carry out this much-needed repair.”
Initial investigations suggest it will take until early October 2024 to complete the repair and reinstate the road and pavement.