Latest news with #M74
Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Suspected firearm sends diving teams into canal at Clydebank
Force officers joined them near Kilbowie Road in Clydebank last night at around 5.50pm and the area was sealed off. The Glasgow Times understands that police divers were in the water for several hours this morning and the force confirmed that a BB gun was in fact found. READ NEXT: LIVE updates amid emergency incident on Glasgow's M74 READ NEXT: LIVE Fire in Glasgow as crews rush to Stanley Street estate An eyewitness told the Glasgow Times: "I saw loads of police at the foot bridge at the canal near the shopping centre." Another added: "Something happened in Clydebank. Police divers under the bridge just at the shopping centre. I hope it's just a training exercise." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 5.50pm on Wednesday, 30 July, 2025, police received a report of a possible firearm within the water at the Clyde and Forth Canal near Kilbowie Road. 'A water search was carried out and a BB gun was recovered.' The force provided no further information in relation to the discovery.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Police hunting 'slim' thug after man attacked in Gourock
Detectives are appealing for urgent information after a man was assaulted and robbed in Gourock on Sunday, July 27. The incident happened at around 12.20pm on Cardwell Road in the Inverclyde town. Officers were called to the area to assist the 42-year-old man who had been pushed to the ground, attacked, and robbed of personal belongings. After arriving at the scene, the man was taken to hospital for treatment. Medics have since described his condition as being stable. Meanwhile, cops have launched a search for the culprit. The suspect is described as being white, around 6ft in height and of slim build. He was wearing a grey hooded top and dark green shorts. He was last seen running in the direction of Steel Street. READ MORE: Person rushed to hospital after Glasgow's M74 forced to close READ MORE: Teen tragically dies after crash involving ambulance on major road Detective Constable Megan Mitchell said: "I would urge anyone who was in the area of Cardwell Road and Steel Street around the time of the incident on Sunday afternoon, who either witnessed this assault or anything suspicious, to contact us." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 1491 of July 27. "Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Erskine Bridge weekend closure planned as roadworks set to begin
The carriageway on the northbound carriageway of the Erskine Bridge will be closed for a full weekend next month as work to resurface and replace crucial joints begins. A carriageway on the Erskine Bridge is set to shut for an entire weekend as resurfacing and crucial joint replacement work begins next month. The route will be closed northbound from 8pm on Friday, August 8, until 6am on Monday, August 11, as Amey, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, undertakes the work. Drivers are being encouraged to plan their trips ahead of time and consider alternative routes or follow signed diversions during the work. The southbound A898 Erskine Bridge will operate with a single lane closure. Access for emergency services will be maintained. This work forms part of a £100,000 investment in the infrastructure of the A898 Erskine Bridge and will enhance the condition of the bridge joints and the road surface there. Drivers will be advised to adhere to an agreed diversion route as several key roads will be shut. Road closures will be implemented at the M8 Junction 30 westbound off-slip to M898 northbound; A898/M898 northbound; A898 northbound slips to Great Western Road (both northbound and southbound); and the A898 northbound on-slip to Erskine Bridge. A single lane closure will also be necessary on the A898 southbound carriageway, and there will be a closure of the A82 southbound off-slips to Erskine Bridge. A signed diversion for northbound traffic will reroute vehicles. Eastbound M8 traffic from Greenock/Port Glasgow will continue on the eastbound M8 to the Kingston Bridge and then take the M8 Junction 17 off-slip (Charing Cross, Glasgow) to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Westbound traffic aiming to reach the A898 Erskine Bridge will be directed to turn at the M8 Junction 31 off-slip (West Ferry Interchange) to join the same eastbound diversion. Westbound M8 traffic (from Glasgow towards M898) planning to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should follow the M8 to Kingston Bridge and then take the M8 Junction 17 off-slip (Charing Cross, Glasgow) to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Westbound M74 traffic (towards M898) intending to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should exit at M74 Junction 1 (towards Kinning Park) and follow local signs to the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Northbound M77 traffic (towards M898) planning to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should continue on the eastbound M8 and follow local signs to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). For those travelling on the southbound carriageway, the Erskine Bridge southbound on-slip from A82 westbound will be closed from 6am on Saturday, August 9, until 8pm on Sunday, August 10. Westbound A82 traffic aiming to head south on the A898 Erskine Bridge will be rerouted to continue west to Dunglass Roundabout, before returning eastbound to join the southbound A898 Erskine Bridge traffic. The Erskine Bridge southbound slip road from A82 eastbound will be shut from 8pm until 6am on both nights of Friday, August 8, and Sunday, August 10. Eastbound A82 traffic planning to head south on the Erskine Bridge will be diverted via Kilbowie Roundabout and access Erskine Bridge from A82 westbound. Local access to Erskine will be maintained via the B815 and the A726. Eastbound traffic from Greenock/Port Glasgow will carry on the eastbound M8 to Junction 30 to reach Erskine via the A726. Westbound M8 traffic (from Glasgow to M898) wishing to get to Erskine from the M8 will be redirected at the M8 Junction 31 off-slip road (West Ferry Interchange) to follow the eastbound diversion to the A726. Local Erskine traffic intending to reach the A82 Great Western Road, will be rerouted at the A726 Spectacles Roundabout and join the southbound M8 off-slip road to the eastbound M8 and continue to the M8 Kingston Bridge Junction 17 off-slip road to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Local access to Erskine, north of the A898 Erskine Bridge, will be facilitated via the A726 leading to the A8 Greenock Road. From there, drivers should follow Inchinnan Road/Gleve Street/Glasgow Road/Renfrew Road/Shieldhall Road and proceed through the Clyde Tunnel, continuing on Crow Road to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Motorists are encouraged to explore alternative routes where feasible to bypass the M898/A898 during the period of these works.
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Herald Scotland
Drivers warned as bridge to close on TRNSMT weekend
In order to complete the work, the firm is closing this direction of the bridge from 8pm on Friday, July 11 until 6am on Monday, July 14 under a full weekend closure. The southbound A898 Erskine Bridge will operate under a single lane closure. READ MORE: Glasgow subway strikes to take place during TRNSMT festival The closure will take place the weekend of the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow Green, which brings in festivalgoers from across the Greater Glasgow area. Motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes where possible to avoid the M898/A898 during these works. The following closures will be in place across the weekend: M8 Junction 30 westbound off-slip to M898 northbound A898 / M898 northbound A898 northbound slips to Great Western Road (both northbound and southbound) A898 northbound on-slip to Erskine Bridge A single lane closure will also be required on the A898 southbound carriageway, and there will be a closure of the A82 southbound off-slips to Erskine Bridge. Several diversions are being advised to travellers ahead of the works. Signed Diversions (northbound) Eastbound M8 traffic (from Greenock / Port Glasgow) will continue on the eastbound M8 to the Kingston Bridge and on to the M8 Junction 17 off-slip (Charing Cross, Glasgow) to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Westbound traffic wishing to access the A898 Erskine Bridge will instead be directed to turn at the M8 Junction 31 off-slip (West Ferry Interchange) to join the same eastbound diversion Westbound M8 traffic (from Glasgow towards M898) intending to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should instead follow the M8 to Kingston Bridge and on to the M8 Junction 17 off-slip (Charing Cross, Glasgow) to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road) Westbound M74 traffic (towards M898) intending to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should instead exit M74 Junction 1 (towards Kinning Park) and follow local signage to the westbound A82 (Great Western Road) Northbound M77 traffic (towards M898) intending to cross the A898 Erskine Bridge should instead travel on the eastbound M8 and follow local signage to join the westbound A82 (Great Western Road). Signed Diversions (southbound) The Erskine bridge southbound on slip from A82 westbound will be closed from 6am on Saturday, July 12 until 8pm on Sunday, July 13. Westbound A82 traffic intending to travel south on the A898 Erskine Bridge will instead be directed to continue west to Dunglass Roundabout, and then return eastbound to join the southbound A898 Erskine Bridge traffic The Erskine bridge southbound on slip from A82 eastbound will be closed from 8pm until 6am on both nights of Friday July 11, & Sunday, July 13. Eastbound A82 traffic intending to travel south on Erskine bridge will be diverted via Kilbowie Roundabout and access Erskine bridge from A82 westbound Local access to Erskine will be maintained via the B815 and the A726.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Are you using the M74 or M8 this morning? Major traffic update here
Glasgow motorists are facing travel chaos this morning, with heavy traffic causing disruption across key routes. The M74 northbound at Junction 3A, Daldowie, and the M77/M8 merge at Junction 22, Kinning Park, are particularly congested, with delays of up to 20 minutes reported. Traffic Scotland has warned that motorists are currently facing delays of 17 minutes. READ MORE: This motorway service station on the M74 has been named the best in Scotland NEW ❗⌚ 08:38 🛣️ Glasgow City Traffic - #M74 #M77 Due to a high volume of traffic on the M74 northbound at Junction 3a Daldowie and the M77/M8 merge at Junction 22 Kinning park, the carriageway is experiencing delays of approx. 17 mins. #TakeCare on approach.@SWTrunkRoads — Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 4, 2025 They said: 'Due to a high volume of traffic on the M74 northbound at Junction 3A Daldowie and the M77/M8 merge at Junction 22 Kinning Park, the carriageway is experiencing delays of approximately 17 minutes.' Drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
