Network Rail said the repairs are part of its wider £1.5 million investment in railway bridges near Glasgow Central station.
Rail services won’t be affected, but traffic management will be in place to allow engineers to deliver the work safely, Network Rail said.
Christina Thomson, scheme project manager, Network Rail, said: “Our project at Eglinton Street is part of Network Rail’s wider bridge improvement programme, extending the structure’s life by at least 20-years.
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“We know Eglinton Street is a key route from the southside of Glasgow into the city centre and we’ll have traffic management in place to allow our team to safely deliver the work whilst keeping traffic moving.
“We’re grateful to the community and road users for their patience over the next 11 weeks. The work is part of a wide-ranging bridge modernisation programme aimed at protecting and improving Scotland’s Railway, with nearly £2 billion being invested to increase reliability and improve performance over the next five years.”
Meanwhile, Network Rail is reminding the local community of overnight road closures to allow repairs to Garry Viaduct (off the B847), between Calvine and Struan near Blair Atholl on the Highland Main Line.
The four-month programme began in early December. Masonry repairs being carried out will future-proof the 161-year-old structure spanning the River Garry.
£1.25 million repair project ramps up on Garry Viaduct (Image: Network Rail Scotland)
The four-month programme began in early December, with work due to be completed in April 2025.
While engineers work above the road, overnight closures of the B847 will be in place from January 11 until February 28 between 22:00 and 06:00 Saturday to Thursday, with the main diversion route via Tummel Bridge.
Andy McManus, scheme project manager, Network Rail, said “The work at Garry Viaduct is essential so we can maintain the structure and keep services on the Highland Main Line safe and reliable.
“We’re investing millions in the Highland Main Line this year, including a £3 million bridge replacement project at Killiecrankie. The 140-year-old bridge over the railway was recently demolished, with a new bridge now in position. Work will be completed there in March 2025.
“We understand the impact this work is having on those living near Garry Viaduct and we thank the community for their patience whilst we carry out this vital project.”