The £5.9 million railway bridge under construction at the former Exxon site in Bowling is making strong progress, with the structure now visibly taking shape on site.
Delivered by Story on behalf of our client Network Rail, the bridge forms a key part of the Glasgow City Region Deal – a major investment programme led by the council to improve transport links, unlock economic growth, and support sustainable development across the region. Once complete, the bridge will provide additional direct road access and help pave the way for future development of the Bowling Strategic Development Site.
Work began over the summer and has remained on schedule. The bridge is now fully cast, with around 1,860 tonnes of concrete poured to form its structure.
The next major milestone will take place over the Christmas period, when the bridge will be carefully driven into its final position.
Laura Craig, scheme project manager for Network Rail, said:
“Watching the bridge take shape on site is a proud moment for everyone involved. This is a substantial structure, and the level of work put in to reach this stage has been immense – from clearing tens of thousands of tonnes of earth, to installing the steelwork and pouring hundreds of tonnes of concrete.
“The next phase over Christmas will be one of the most exciting parts of the project. Moving a structure of this size into its final position is no small task, and we’ve been working closely with our contractor, Story, to make sure every detail is covered. It’s a big challenge, but one we’ll be ready for.”
To allow the bridge to be moved into place, there will be no train services between Dalmuir and Balloch/Helensburgh Central, or between Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich, from the end of service on 24 December 2025 until the start of service on 2 January 2026. Caledonian Sleeper services to Fort William will also be affected.
