Glasgow bridge to be investigated after debris fall

A series of "reactive inspections" are to be carried out on the Kingston Bridge on the M8 in Glasgow after concrete fell from it during bad weather.

Police were called to the bridge in the early hours of Monday morning when debris was reported to have fallen from the bridge, leading to the temporary closure of Paisley Road West.

Amey south-west, responsible for maintaining trunk roads on behalf of Transport Scotland, said the bridge was inspected by engineers ahead of the road reopening with further inspections planned to assess the condition of the bridge.

At almost 55-years old, the 270m (886ft) long, and 40m (131ft) bridge is a key part of Scotland's transport network.

The Kingston Bridge is one of the busiest in Europe, carrying vehicles on the M8 through Glasgow City Centre.

A spokesperson for Amey south-west said: "Amey undertakes a series of routine inspections at varying frequencies each year.

"However recent adverse weather has caused deterioration that could not be previously identified.

"Following this incident, a programme of reactive inspections will be carried out across the structure. These inspections will inform future maintenance at this location if required."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: : "Around 3am on Monday, 13 January, 2025, officers received a report of concrete having fallen from a bridge over Paisley Road West, Glasgow.

"The road was closed but has been cleared and reopened."