Bothwell Street off-ramp Closure
Refurbishment works on Bothwell Street off-ramp begin on Saturday 14 June at 10pm and are expected to last 20 weeks. The off-ramp will remain closed for the duration of the scheme and a clearly signed diversion route will be in place via North Street/St Vincent St for city centre traffic.
Scope of Works:
- Bridge parapet replacements
- Replacement of bridge joints
- Waterproofing & resurfacing of the bridge deck
- Concrete repairs
- Lighting columns replacement
The scheme is part of the major Kingston Bridge refurbishments which have been carried out over the last 15 years.
Approximately 100,000 vehicles use the Kingston Bridge on a daily basis with an estimated 10,000 using the Bothwell Street off-ramp, which forms an important part of the Kingston Bridge complex.
Traffic Restrictions:
- Bothwell Street off-ramp will remain closed throughout the project
- The speed limit will reduce to 40 mph on approaches to Kingston Bridge
- A clearly signed diversion route for city centre traffic will be in continuous operation
- Some overnight lane closures are expected
- Access from Anderston and West Street on-ramp will remain open
- There will be traffic management restrictions on Kingston Bridge
Transport Scotland, Amey and Glasgow City Council have worked closely to minimise any possible congestion. As part of the planning process, several diversion routes were considered and a computer model was used to determine the most effective diversion route. As a direct result traffic lights have been altered and road junctions improved at St Vincent Street, Woodlands Road and St George’s Cross.
Bothwell Street Off Ramp Refurbishment Works - Traffic Management Plan (PDF 279k)