Roadworks alert for Renfrewshire motorists as A737 resurfacing project begins

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Drivers are being warned to expect delays this month as maintenance work takes place on a busy route in Renfrewshire.A project to improve the condition of the A737 carriageway between St James’ Interchange and Howwood will lead to temporary closures.Work began on Monday, January 9 and is scheduled to end on Friday, February 3 – with disruption expected between the hours of 8pm and 6am.The scheme will be undertaken in six phases, starting with overnight closures of the A737 between Howwood and Johnstone northbound from Monday, January 9 to Thursday, January 12.During this time, northbound traffic will exit at the Howwood junction and travel via the B787 Beith Road to Overton Road.From here, vehicles will follow Thorn Brae and at the High Street will rejoin the A737 north at Johnstone (Barrochan Road).Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialThe second phase of works will take place between Friday, January 13 and Monday, January 23.This will involve overnight closures of the A737 northbound carriageway from Howwood to Johnston between 8pm and 10pm, and Howwood to St James’ between 10pm and 6am each day.As