Earlier this month, we revealed works were set to resume on the Erskine Bridge just three months after a nine-month barrier replacement project.

The latest round of works, which started two weeks ago, are expected to last around six weeks and will take place during off-peak hours — from 9.30am - 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

This will involve single lane closures at the north end of the bridge with traffic lights in use, with 50mph speed limits in place.

Closures to theA82/A898 northbound off slip to Clydebank are also in place with traffic being diverted via the A82 Dunglass roundabout and return.

Speaking last week, Dumbarton and Vale MSP Jackie Baillie called for an end to the disruption faced by commuters. The MSP said: “This time last year we were dreading the start of 10 months of disruption and chaos for people trying to get to work or attend hospital appointments. Now, a whole year on, and with barely 10 weeks of trouble- free travel, we have to put up with yet more roadworks.

“I was disappointed last time when Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government declined my request to consider working at different times of the day to minimise disruption so I welcome the fact that the current roadworks will only take place during off-peak hours.

“However it is still very disappointing that the road works have started up again just when we thought we had seen the end of it. It’s beginning to feel like the west coast version of the old joke about painting the Forth Road Bridge.” The works will see the central reserve crossover barrier at the north end of the bridge replaced as well as the adjoining low-level central reserve barriers at the north end of the bridge.

Scotland TranServ and Highway Barrier Solutions are carrying out the project on behalf of Transport Scotland.

Responding to Ms Baillie’s comments, a spokeswoman for Transport Scotland says the barrier works are for essential maintance. The spokeswoman told us: “The current minor work on the Erskine Bridge marks the completion of the £6 million refurbishment contract.

“It was always planned to be carried-out after the Commonwealth Games to avoid any conflict and it has been well publicised with no delays to traffic. We expect the project to be finished very soon and would like to thank bridge-users for their patience.

“Upgrades like this have to be carried out tokeep our bridges in the best possible condition, ensuring safety for the tens of thousands of drivers who use them on a daily basis.” It is hoped the project will be finished by September 19.