Emergency road closure in Glasgow city centre to investigate potential sewer collapse

Scottish Water is advising road users and residents of an emergency road closure in Glasgow city centre to investigate a potential sewer collapse.

Both sides of the carriageway of Cathedral Street near its junction with North Hanover Street are showing signs of likely voids beneath the surface.

A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “In the interests of safety, we will be closing the road and carrying out a CCTV inspection overnight followed by further ground penetrating radar observations tomorrow morning.

Depending on what is found a decision will be made on whether the road can be reopened or whether repairs to the Victorian egg brick sewer will need to be carried out immediately.

“We appreciate Cathedral Street is a key route through the city centre, but we have no other option and we would like to thank all those affected for their patience and understanding.”

Diversion routes are being agreed with Glasgow City Council. Drivers are being asked to follow all signs and allow extra time for their journeys.

Meanwhile, earlier today residents in North Glasgow were warned of an interruption to their water supply Scottish Water announced that the G20 area of the city was experiencing disruption around 1pm, with engineers en route to investigate the issue.

A statement published on Scottish Water's website reads: "We’re aware that some customers in the G20 area of Glasgow are currently experiencing an interruption to their water supply.

"Our team is already en route to investigate the issue, and we aim to be on site as quickly as possible to identify the cause and begin any necessary repairs. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as we have more information."