Overnight works to renew the road surface on the M8 eastbound between Junctions 2 and 1 are set to take place on Monday to Friday nights from 3 August to 18 August.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00 each night.
For the safety of road users and the workforce, the eastbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed at Junction 2 during these hours.
A diversion route for eastbound traffic on the M8 will be signposted from Junction 2 to Junction 1 via the M9 northbound, the A8 eastbound and the A720 eastbound, adding an estimated 1.3 miles and 6 minutes to affected journeys.
A diversion route for southbound traffic on the M9 wishing to join the M8 will be signposted from M9 Junction 1 to M8 Junction 1, via the A8 eastbound and the A720 eastbound. This diversion will add an estimated 0.1 miles and 2 minutes to affected journeys.
Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements on the M8 will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and cracks, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.
“It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them to be carried out overnight to minimise any disruption.
“We thank road users in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”
Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot and on X at @trafficscotland.
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.
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