Scottish Water via Scottish WaterA major street in Glasgow city centre is to be closed for three weeks to allow for emergency repairs to sewage works to be carried out.
Scottish Water confirmed two lanes on Hope Street are to be closed from Monday after flooding was reported due to a damaged section of pipe.
There will be a temporary suspension of two bus stops for crews to safely access and repair the damaged main.
Specialist teams are carrying out a repair known as patch lining, which will restore the sewer to full working order and protect the area from further flooding.
The repairs are expected to take around three weeks to complete.
A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “Our teams are on site carrying out essential repairs, with traffic management measures in place to allow the work to be completed safely and as quickly as possible.
“Currently there is a two-lane closure on Hope Street at the junction with Bath street, with one lane allowing flow of traffic.
“We’d like to thank road users, residents and local businesses for their patience and understanding while these vital repairs are underway.”
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