Glasgwegians have been told to leave their homes after a major gas leak has caused tailbacks on the motorway.
Police rushed to Inverewe Avenue in the Jenny Lind area at around 5pm. The street is one of many as gas engineers carry out work to resolve the ongoing issue.
Scottish Gas Network (SGN) has warned motorists of the road closure on Nitshill Road in both directions between Spiersbridge Roundabout.
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Junction three on the M77 is impacted, with drivers unable to get onto the motorway from Nitshill Road and vice versa.
The street is expected to be closed until Friday morning.
A statement from SGN reads: "We're carrying out emergency repairs to our gas network in Nitshill Road, Glasgow, following third party damage to our gas main. For everyone's safety, Nitshill Road is being closed both ways between Spiersbridge Roundabout and the M77. Signed diversions will be in place for motorists.
"Motorists will still be able to access the M77 however, southbound motorists exiting the M77 at junction three will be unable to turn left onto Nitshill Road. Northbound motorists exiting at the junction won't be able to turn right onto Nitshill Road.
"We're carrying out our work as quickly and safely as possible and, all going well, hope to complete repairs and reopen Nitshill Road tomorrow [Friday, May 12] morning. Once the road is reopened, lane restrictions which are needed for ongoing Scottish Water works will be in place."
A spokesperson from Police Scotland said: “Around 5pm on Thursday, May 11, 2023, we received a report of a gas leak in Inverewe Avenue, Glasgow. A number of properties have been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon has been put in place. Nearby roads have been closed."
Traffic Scotland tweeted: "There is currently NO EXIT in both directions at Junction 3 due to damage on the gas network. TakeCare on approach and use #AltRoute if possible".
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