Anniesland station in Glasgow will soon provide users with step-free access.

Network Rail will be installing two new lifts as engineers strengthen the foundations for the lift shafts by sheet piling.

The upcoming phase involves setting up the lift towers at street level on Great Western Road during two weekends in June.

As a result, Great Western Road at Anniesland Cross will be reduced to one westbound lane from 6.30pm on June 15 until 10am on June 16, from 6.30pm on June 16 until 6am on June 17, from 6.30pm on June 22 until 10am on June 23, and from 6.30pm on June 23 until 6am on June 24.

Glasgow Times: Network Rail will be installing two new lifts as engineers strengthen the foundations for the lift

A signed diversion via Kelvindale will be in place for eastbound traffic towards Glasgow.

Liam Sumpter, managing director for Scotland’s Railway, said: "We're moving towards a crucial time in the Anniesland Access for All project, which will bring easy, step-free access closer to reality for passengers.

"I look forward to seeing the completion of this work, which will provide a fully accessible station at Anniesland and more comfortable journeys for all – including those with limited mobility, those carrying heavy luggage or those with pushchairs."

The proposed improvements are designed to create a brighter and more accessible entrance to the station.

The lift towers stand nine metres tall and and are fabricated at M&S Engineering in Dumfries and Galloway.

Glasgow Times: The upcoming phase involves setting up the lift towers at street level on Great Western Road during

Network Rail has been working with Glasgow City Council to ensure traffic and pedestrian management system is safe.

Councillor Angus Millar, city convener for transport at the council, said: “It's great to see work going ahead to improve accessibility at Anniesland Station and I am very pleased council staff have been giving practical support to this project.

“Encouraging more sustainable travel choices is right at the heart of our plans for transport in Glasgow.

“The new lifts will make it much easier to reach the station and will help more people in the Anniesland area to connect with Glasgow’s rail network by walking, wheeling and cycling.”

Steel walkways will link the towers to the current station platforms.

This makes it more accessible for those with mobility problems, and those travelling with bicycles, pushchairs, or heavy luggage.

More information about the project can be found at scotlandsrailway.com.