Construction start date for bridge at Uddingston railway station

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Work is now getting underway on the project to create a new accessible footbridge for passengers at Uddingston railway station.Teams are currently setting up compounds and preparing for construction work on the new access and lift system to begin in early December.Passengers will see changes to access during the year-long project including traffic management in the car park, while neighbouring residents are being warned in advance of both “night and day working” taking place.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android A new steel bridge between the station’s platforms, accessed by both a staircase and lift shaft, is being constructed around 25 metres west of the existing crossing, which will subsequently be removed.It will provide easier access for people with impaired mobility or those travelling with children, bicycles and luggage; and is being supported by the government’s Access for All scheme with Transport Scotland.Train services will continue to operate as normal through the station while the accessibility improvements are put in place, while station users are being asked to follow the signposted temporary diversion routes for safe pedestrian access and for vehicles.Network Rail project manager Susan Menmuir said: “There will be a significant amount of construction activity at the station over the