
Glasgow City Centre: Saltmarket bridge improvement work
Glasgow City Centre: Saltmarket bridge improvement work
A £3.8 million investment on the rail bridge spanning the A8 at Saltmarket, near Glasgow Cross.
A £3.8 million investment on the rail bridge at Saltmarket, near Glasgow Cross
We'll carry out vital metalwork repair work before removing the old paint and rust and then priming and re-painting the bridge.
From August 2022, Network Rail and our supply chain partner Story begin work to refurbish the rail bridge spanning the A8 at Saltmarket, near Glasgow Cross.
The wrought-iron structure on the City Union Line is more than 150-years old and provides a diversionary route for freight traffic and also passenger trains to Shields Depot where they are stabled and cleaned.
The 12-month programme, from August 15 until September 2023, includes essential repairs to extend the lifespan of the bridge as part of our commitment to running a safe and reliable railway.
Project Timeline
Why?
The work is designed to protect and extend the lifespan of the bridge. It's part of a wider, rolling programme of maintenance aimed at keeping the network safe and reliable.
When complete, the works carried out will mean the bridge is stronger, meets current safety standards and will not require repainting for up to two decades.
What will change?
We’re investing £3.8 million on carrying out essential steelwork repair work before removing the old paint and rust and then priming and re-painting the bridge.
This will address the breakdown of general paintwork and other issues throughout the wrought iron structure.