Scottish WaterA busy road in Glasgow city centre is to be closed for a month due to a sewer collapse.
Scottish Water closed Cathedral Street to investigate the signs of likely voids beneath the surface of the carriageway.
A CCTV survey revealed that a Victorian egg brick sewer has collapsed, causing the soil beneath the road surface to be washed away.
The road is now expected to be closed for up to four weeks for emergency repairs.
A spokesperson for Scottish Water said: “The results clearly show damage to the sewer and the soil beneath the road surface having been washed away.
“It wouldn’t be safe to allow any vehicles to use the road, so we will keep the closure in place and carry out the repair as quickly as possible, which we anticipate will take about four weeks.
“There will be delays for motorists, but we would ask people to follow diversion signs and allow extra time for their journeys.
“We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding.”
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