Motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes after the Renfrew Bridge was closed at short notice.
The bridge, which spans the River Clyde and connects Renfrew with Clydebank and Yoker, shut to traffic and pedestrians on Friday afternoon at 3pm.
Renfrew Council has said the bridge is closed for "essential maintenance". No reopening time has been given – with the bridge shut “until further notice”.
Authorities have apologised for the inconvenience and urged travellers to check for updates before setting out.
Further closures may be implemented at short notice, and all timings are subject to change.
Drivers are encouraged to monitor the official travel information page for the latest developments.
The bridge opened to traffic, pedestrians and active travel on Friday May 9.
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It is part of the £117million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, being led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal.
“A statement on the bridge’s website says: “From 3pm today, the Renfrew Bridge will be closed until further notice.
“Please use an alternative route. We apologise for the inconvenience. Any further closures will be added when information is available.”
A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: "A Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: "The Renfrew Bridge is currently closed to road traffic for essential maintenance works and will reopen as soon as they are complete.
"Our website will be updated with latest information on reopening so bridge users should continue to check [the website] and our Bridge WhatsApp channel for the latest information."
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