UPDATE 6 November 2025: One additional overnight slip road closure will be required to complete road marking works on the M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip.
BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will be conducting major resurfacing works on the M8 Eastbound at Junction 3 from Wednesday 24 September till Friday 17 October.
The works will be completed across two phases, with details as follows:
| Dates | Time | Location | Diversion |
| Wednesday 24 – Friday 26 September | 20:30 – 06:00 | M8 eastbound on-slip at Junction 3 will be closed |
Via A899, to A89, to M9 Junction 1 Southbound, re-join M8 at Junction 2 eastbound 9 minutes / 1.4 miles |
| Monday 29 September – Friday 17 October (Mon-Fri nights only) | 20:30 – 06:00 | M8 eastbound closed between Junction 4 and Junction 2 |
Via A801, A7066, A89, M9 Junction 1 southbound to M8 Junction 2 15 minutes / 2.9 miles |
| Monday 17 November | 20:30 – 06:00 | M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip closure and a lane closure on M8 main carriageway | Via A899, to A89, to M9 Junction 1 Southbound, re-join M8 at Junction 2 eastbound
9 minutes / 1.4 miles |
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “This section of the M8 eastbound is nearing the end of its serviceable life and it is essential that we replace the road surface before it deteriorates. We’ve scheduled the works at night to minimise disruption, however we appreciate that this will cause delays for some people and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.”
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and other relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot, or on X at @trafficscotland.
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