Work to build new Paisley bridge and road begins
Significant road disruption will start this morning with lane closures on Renfrew Road.
Drivers in Paisley are being told to expect disruption as work begins on a road and junction to the new grammar school.
It's part of a £145m project which will also deliver a bridge over the White Cart River by the start of 2028.
It'll be for cars, cyclists and pedestrians and stretch from Harbour Road to Inchinnan Road.
Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson said: “This significant investment is another example of this council’s ambition and the new transport links and state-of-the-art school will transform Renfrew Road and this section of the town.
“Communities from across the White Cart river will be more connected to the town centre, pupils will have easier access to the new school and opportunities for work, leisure and education will be more readily available for local people."
From this morning, there will be outside lane closures on both sides of Renfrew Road for around six months as the first phase of the work begins.
The new road and junction are expected to be finished by summer next year.
Bob Grant, Chair of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “AMIDS South marks a significant milestone for Renfrewshire’s economic future.
"Improved transport links, new infrastructure, and high-quality development space will make it easier for our businesses to connect, collaborate and grow.
"This project will strengthen supply chains, attract new investment, and create the right conditions for innovation and long-term prosperity across our business community.”
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