Broomielaw closed westbound at Oswald Street for emergency Scottish Power works

The Broomielaw in Glasgow city centre has been closed westbound at its junction with Oswald Street and King George V Bridge to allow emergency works by Scottish Power.

The closure is in place until further notice, the Glasgow Times reports, citing Glasgow City Council.

When will the Broomielaw reopen?

No date has been given. The closure is described as being in place until further notice while Scottish Power carries out emergency works.

What has the council said?

Glasgow City Council confirmed the closure. A spokesperson said: "To allow for Scottish Power emergency works, the Broomielaw has been closed westbound at its junction with Oswald St / KGV Bridge."

"Temporary Traffic Signals will be in operation at this junction with lane closures on all other approaches." Road users are advised to avoid the area where possible.

What does it mean for buses and drivers?

The Oswald Street bus gate has been suspended while the works are in place. Drivers heading west along the Clyde waterfront should expect delays at the junction and allow extra time, particularly at peak periods.

What happens next?

The council's traffic control centre, Traffcom, will announce when the road reopens. This closure has been added to The Daily Scot's Glasgow road closures page.