M74 Junctions 6 & 7 | Railway Bridge Survey

The M74 between Junction 6 and 7, Hamiton will be closed Northbound from 22:00hrs on Tuesday 22nd April until 06:00hrs on Wednesday 23rd April and Southbound from 22:00hrs on Wednesday 23rd April until 06:00hrs on Thursday 24th April.

Network Rail is reminding residents and motorists of a road closure scheduled to take place at the end of April on the M74 between junction 6 and 7, Hamilton.

As part of a commitment to providing a safe and reliable railway, engineers will be conducting a structural survey of the railway bridge (named M74 046/045) Northbound from 22:00hrs on Tuesday 22nd April until 06:00hrs on Wednesday 23rd April and Southbound from 22:00 hrs on Wednesday 23rd April until 06:00hrs on Thursday 24th April.

Coneworx on behalf of Amey will manage the closed section of road and will put out warning signs in
advance of the closure and diversion signs out during it. Diversions will be in place on the A71, A72
and the A723.

Darren Dickson, Project Manager for Network Rail, said: “The work we’re undertaking will provide
vital information on the condition of this railway bridge is crucial for the long-term future reliability
of the line.

“Working on the railway at night offers the safest environment for our teams and causes the least
disruption to our passengers and freight trains. However, we understand the inconvenience this
work will cause some people.

“We would like to thank those affected for their patience and understanding and offer assurances
that every effort has been made to reduce the impact of our activities as much as possible.”