DRIVERS are being urged to take care after a wind warning was issued for the Erskine Bridge.
As Storm Gareth continues to take hold of parts of Scotland, chiefs at Traffic Scotland are calling for the public use caution when crossing the bridge.
The warning comes just hours after SEPA chiefs issued a flood warning for Renfrewshire as rain and gale force wind hits the area.
READ MORE: SEPA issue flood warning for Renfrewshire
The warning is in place today and will remain until tomorrow as Storm Gareth sweeps across the nation, brining winds of up to 75mph with it.
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— Scotland TranServ (@ScotTranserv) March 12, 2019
READ MORE: Renfrewshire prepares to be battered by strong winds of up to 75mph
A Traffic Scotland spokesperson said: "Road users are advised to use caution crossing the A898 Erskine Bridge due to high winds currently affecting driving conditions."
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