Network Rail will remove the bridges on Thornliebank Road in Glasgow’s southside, Westerton Lane near Busby station.

Both bridges are being replaced from 28 September to 1 October to create enough space underneath for new overhead line equipment that will allow electric trains to run on the route.

At the same time, a new accessible bridge will be craned into position at the new Hairmyres station, with drainage works also taking place between Hairmyres and East Kilbride stations.

In addition, a separate £5m track renewal project, designed to improve service reliability, will begin at Busby Junction, where the East Kilbride and Barrhead lines meet.

No trains will run on both lines from 1:15am on Saturday 28 September until 5:30am on Tuesday 1 October, to allow the work to take place, with replacement buses running for passengers.

Paul Reilly, senior programme manager, Network Rail, said: “We’re advising passengers to plan ahead as no trains will run on both the East Kilbride and Barrhead lines on Saturday 28 September, Sunday 29 September and Monday 30 September.

“Closing both lines is the only way we can safely deliver the bridge demolitions. We’re also using this closure to deliver other critical elements of the project, such as the bridge lift at Hairmyres, so that an additional closure of the line will not be required.

“Our thanks to go passengers and the wider community for their patience and understanding while we deliver these vital parts of the project.”