Glasgow bus services face disruption ‘until further notice’

First Glasgow has said its service numbers 8, 16, 77, and 90 are being disrupted due to works on Govan Road in the city’s Southside.

The travel firm has said its services are being diverted ‘until further notice’.

Service numbers 8, 16, and 77 will be diverted via the Clyde Tunnel, Govan Road, Langlands Road, Drive Road, and Govan Road.

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Meanwhile, the number 90 service to Govan via Braehead is being diverted via the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Hospital Boulievard, Renfrew Road, Shieldhall Road, Langlands Road, Drive Road, and Govan Road.

It comes after we reported Govan Road will be shut eastbound at Cressy Street due to a gas leak.

Engineers from Scotland Gas Network (SGN) will now begin to fix the issue.

The Clyde Tunnel southbound off-slip to Govan Road will also be closed.

The company has also warned delays are expected, especially during peak periods and drivers are advised to use an alternative route if possible.

It is not known how long the works will take.

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A spokesperson for First Glasgow said: “Service alert – 8, 16, 77, and 90.

“Govan Road is closed due to works until further notice.

“Diversion: 8,16,77 via Clyde Tunnel, Govan Road, Langlands Road, Drive Road, Govan Road.

“Diversion: 90 to Govan via Braehead, QEUH, Hospital Boulievard, Renfrew Road, Shieldhall Road, Langlands Road, Drive Road, Govan Road.”