Busy Glasgow road closed over potential sewer collapse

A busy road in Glasgow city centre has been closed due to a potential sewer collapse.

Scottish Water closed Cathedral Street on Tuesday afternoon as both sides of the carriageway, near its junction with North Hanover Street, showed signs of likely voids beneath the surface.

An investigation is ongoing to decide whether the road can be reopened or whether repairs will need to be carried out to the Victorian egg brick sewer.

Scottish Water is advising road users and residents of an emergency road closure in Glasgow city centre to investigate a potential sewer collapse.

A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “In the interests of safety, we will be closing the road and carrying out a CCTV inspection overnight, followed by further ground penetrating radar observations tomorrow morning.

“Depending on what is found a decision will be made on whether the road can be reopened or whether repairs to the Victorian egg brick sewer will need to be carried out immediately.

“We appreciate Cathedral Street is a key route through the city centre, but we have no other option and we would like to thank all those affected for their patience and understanding.”

Diversion routes are being agreed with Glasgow City Council. Drivers are being asked to follow all signs and allow extra time for their journeys.