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Strategic Development Opportunity Site at Bowling (former Exxon site)

Essential engineering works affecting rail travel - 21 and 22 November 2026

Passengers are being advised that rail replacement buses will operate between Balloch Train Station and Bowling Train Station on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November due to essential engineering works linked to the Eastern Overbridge at the Bowling Strategic Development site.

✅ This disruption only affects services between Balloch to/from Bowling and between Helensburgh Central to/from Bowling

✅ Rail replacement buses will serve stations along this section of the line, including: Balloch, Alexandria, Renton, Dalreoch, Dumbarton Central, Dumbarton East, Kilpatrick, Bowling and Dalmuir.

🚉 Normal train services are expected to continue from Dalmuir.

Please check your journey before travelling as these works have been planned to coincide with other planned rail works may also be taking place elsewhere on the network that weekend.

ℹ️ More information: Buses replace trains between Partick and Balloch / Helensburgh Central on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November | ScotRail 

Project Overview

A joint investment project between Glasgow City Deal and West Dunbartonshire Council will deliver improved transport infrastructure and unlock the potential of a disused industrial site to attract new developers and future investment to the area. The project will offer a range of new employment opportunities complemented by public open space within an outstanding natural environment.

As part of the project, key transport infrastructure will be developed in and around the former Esso terminal in Bowling. This will include:

  • A new junction from the A82 to the A814
  • A new Western Underpass for all traffic
  • Spine road throughout the development site to link the new Western Underpass and Eastern overbridge
  • Eastern Overbridge Deck Replacement
  • Dunglass Roundabout improvement at A82
  • Development platform
  • Internal road network with pedestrian and cycling provisions
  • Tree planting along the spine road (in line with the approved landscape strategy)
  • Improvement of the National Cycle Network (NCN7)
  • Landscape and path development for the wider site

Strategic Development Opportunity Site at Bowling (former Exxon site)

Project progress

  • Planning Permission in Principle was granted in January 2021.
  • The Final Business Case was approved by Council in June 2023 and subsequently by City Region in August 2023, meaning City Deal funding for the project has been secured.
  • January 2024: West Dunbartonshire Council Planning Committee Approval of the proposal
  • The Esso land remediation completed late 2024
  • Site Clearance started October 2024
  • Esso land transfer completed mid-January 2025
  • Construction started at the end of January 2025

Next steps

  • Western Underbridge construction and associated works April 2025 – February 2026
  • Western Junction construction and associated works November 2025-August 2026
  • Dunglass Roundabout improvements and associated works May 2025 – August 2027 - in various phases
  • Spine road construction March 2025 -January 2027
  • Central Development Platform construction
  • Eastern overbridge deck replacement and associated works May 2026-February  2027
  • Landscaping
  • Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027

Traffic Management

As part of the project, key transport infrastructure will be developed in and around the former Esso terminal in Bowling. While significant portions of work will be carried out within the former Esso site, some of the activities like the new junction development at the A82/A814 Glasgow Road and associated roadworks and service diversions on the A82; and the Dunglass Roundabout improvement at A82 will be very visible to motorists with an impact on traffic in the area.

The traffic management will be carefully planned and coordinated between the Project Team, Transport Scotland and the Council’s Roads Department. We understand how important being able to use the road network with minimal disruption is therefore every effort will be made to reduce the impact on road users. 

Updates on proposed traffic management activities will be communicated through the websites below and social media feed. 

Business Opportunity

The Bowling Strategic Development Site will offer the entire city region a unique location, with exceptional transport infrastructure and a stunning outlook to attract a range of potential business operators to West Dunbartonshire.  While the enabling works are underway West Dunbartonshire Council anticipates a high level of interest in this special opportunity. For more details, please email regeneration@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Bowling Strategic Opportunity Brochure

Related information

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Contact for future information on construction:

BBExxonInfrastructureDevelopment@balfourbeatty.com

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