Refurbishments are to start on the Erskine Bridge next week.

Transport Scotland is investing £3.25m to carry out lighting and electrical refurbishments on the A898 at Erskine Bridge commencing on Monday.

The works will be carried out by Lightways (Contractors) Ltd and managed by Scotland TranServ and are planned for approximately 20 weeks.

Internal and bridge deck lighting will be replaced along with lamps on the south approach to the bridge.

High mast lights at the north of the bridge will also be switched to modern efficient LED lamps, which will enhance night-time driving visibility and also reduce energy usage by over 50 per cent.

The cable network will also be upgraded allowing for the renewal of the existing cables.

Every day 42,000 vehicles use the A898 at Erskine Bridge and to help reduce delays the majority of the works will be carried out overnight with one lane open in each direction.

Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ said: “We understand the importance of this route and its links between Glasgow and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs therefore we have done everything we can to programme the works overnight when traffic flows are lighter; therefore ensuring delays are minimal.”

Motorists can keep up to date with real time traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website and following their Twitter feed.

From Monday until Friday next week, there will be lane closures both northbound and southbound from 8pm to 6am.