A MAJOR Southside road is to close for almost one month in the run-up to Christmas.

A section of Bellahouston Drive, between Mosspark Boulevard and Ladybank Drive, will be closed from December 1 to 22 to enable pipe installation work.

Scottish Water is carrying out the work in order to improve the mains network.

A diversion route will be available and sign-posted via Corkerhill Road.

A spokesperson for Scottish Water said: "We have liaised with Glasgow City Council’s roads department when planning the road traffic management.

"We apologise for any inconvenience and thank affected road users in advance for their patience and understanding.

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"The important pipe installation work is part of the Glasgow Resilience Project, which involves the installation of seven miles of new pipes to connect the Glasgow area’s water network and the system in Ayrshire.

"This will increase resilience and protect supplies for about one million customers."

The new water main is being installed in the Ibrox, Mosspark, Pollok, Priesthill, Nitshill and Parkhouse areas of Glasgow.

The project is being delivered for Scottish Water by Caledonia Water Alliance and is expected to be completed in 2023.

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