The M876 Junction 1 eastbound off-slip will be closed along with a lane closure on the main carriageway for ironwork reinstatement works between 19:30 and 06:00 over five nights starting on Thursday 22 May until Thursday 29 May. No works will take place on Saturday, Sunday or Monday nights.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will use the closure to reinstate the gullies within the eastbound Junction 1 off-slip.

A signed diversion route will be in place from Junction 1 travelling eastbound. Traffic can continue along the M876 and exit via the Junction 2 off-slip, turn around using the N Broomage Roundabout and travel back along the M876 westbound towards Junction 1. Using the westbound Junction 1 off-slip, the B905, then turning right, traffic can join the A883 as intended. This diversion will add approximately 3.5 miles and 5 minutes to affected journeys.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans in advance.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “We thank road users and the local community in advance for their patience while we carry out these necessary improvements.

“If you need to use this route on these nights, our advice is to plan ahead and allow some extra time for your journey.’’

Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.