Repairs to railway bridges will bring increased traffic to Bungo roundabout

Network Rail has commenced works to strengthen Nithsdale Road bridge (at Susie’s shop) to meet European directives on bridge safety standards.

Residents adjacent to the bridge were informed by letter that the current works would take up to a month to complete (from 23 July 2005) and take place at night!

When complete, the bridge will be reopened to traffic to travel in two lanes, each way. The strengthening of the bridge is to allow for the year-long closure and reconstruction of Titwood Bridge at Crossmyloof station.

Please note that Network rail is committed to providing a pedestrian – cycle – wheelchair access bridge at Titwood Road for the duration of the works. Given that Titwood Road serves as an access to the M77-M8 and more generally to Shawlands and the Southside-including major games and events at Hampden-this will inevitably see a large volume of diverted traffic using Nithsdale Road Bridge.

Any thoughts or concerns about this and its impact on access to and from Strathbungo, email the website editor.