BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 1.2 kilometres of the M8 westbound main carriageway between Junction 1 Hermiston Gait and Junction 2 Claylands.
To allow the works to be carried out safely, the westbound M8 will be closed between Junctions 1 and 2 from 20:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 January 2023.
To minimise disruption, no work will take place on weekends.
A clearly signed diversion route will be in place from Hermiston Gait to M8 Junction 2, via the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, the A8 and M9 Junction 1 Newbridge. This diversion will add approximately five minutes and 1.6 miles to affected journeys.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve the road quality and safety for motorists using this section of the M8.
“Carriageway closures are essential for safety, however we’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise any disruption.
“We will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible and thank motorists in advance for their patience.”
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and 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 on www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org
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