TRAFFIC restrictions will be in place in Greenock overnight this week to allow for the examination of a railway tunnel.

No waiting, loading or unloading will be permitted on Kilmacolm Road between its junction with Strone Crescent and property numbers 5 and 7.

Similar limitations will be implemented on Bawhirley Road, between number 130 and the Kilmacolm Road junction.

The restrictions will apply to both sides of the carriageway and will be in place from 7pm on Thursday until 6am on Friday.