M8

UPDATE 27 June 2025: The M8 eastbound will now be closed from Junction 4 to Junction 3 on the nights of 2, 3 and 4 July, instead of from Junction 3A as previously advertised. The diversion route will be via the A801, A7066, A89 and A899. Phased overnight carriageway closures 26 May to 14 July 2025 … Continued

Four months of traffic restrictions commences 18 May 2025 Expect delays A major project to refurbish the bridge carrying the B792 local road over the M8 motorway between Bathgate and Blackburn is set to begin on the night of 18 May and continue for approximately four months. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is advising … Continued

Four-day contraflow with single lane eastbound 10-13 May 2025 Expect long delays and consider alternative routes BEAR Scotland is reminding motorists using the M8 eastbound this weekend to expect long delays and consider alternative routes during major resurfacing works between Junctions 5 and 4A. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 1.25 … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 6 May 2025 The M8 Junction 3 eastbound off-slip will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Tuesday 6 May, as part of the ongoing major project to refurbish the bridge carrying the motorway slip road over the A899. Since February 2023, Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland … Continued

Four-day contraflow with single lane eastbound 10-13 May 2025 Overnight carriageway closures from 6 May 2025 Expect long delays and consider alternative routes Motorists using the M8 eastbound between Junctions 5 and 4A are warned to expect long delays and consider alternative routes during major resurfacing works beginning on 6 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures for two nights starting Tuesday 15 April 2025 Diversion will add 5 minutes to journeys The eastbound carriageway of the M8 motorway between Junction 3A and Junction 4 will be closed for resurfacing on the nights of Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00. Transport Scotland’s … Continued

Update on 4 April 2025: Works taking place on the M8 at Longacre Bridge will now require a full closure on the westbound carriageway on the night of Friday 4 April (tonight) to resurface the hard shoulder. The road will be reopened under contraflow at 06:00 on the morning of Saturday 5 April. See new … Continued

Overnight closures of A899 and M8 eastbound on-slip, 24 to 28 March 2025 The M8 Junction 3 eastbound on-slip and the A899 between the Livingston East and Dechmont Roundabouts will be closed from 20:00 until 06:00 for five nights from 24 to 28 March, as part of ongoing bridge works at this location. During these … Continued

Update on Thursday 25 March 2025: Works on the M8 at Junction 3A require an extra night of resurfacing. See updated dates below. 11 overnight carriageway closures beginning Monday 31 March 2025 The westbound carriageway of the M8 after Junction 3 will be closed for resurfacing between 20:30 and 06:00 each night from Monday 31 … Continued

Overnight roadworks Wednesday 5 March 2025 Overnight roadworks to repair defects in the carriageway will be in place on the M8 westbound at Junction 3A, between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 5 March. Westbound traffic will be diverted off the motorway at Junction 3A, over Starlaw West Roundabout and then immediately back … Continued

Weekend contraflow with single lane in both directions 4-7 April 2025 Four-day contraflow with single lane eastbound 10-13 May 2025 Motorists advised to plan ahead and expect long delays Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is warning motorists to plan ahead and expect long delays during a series of major improvement projects planned on the … Continued

Two weeks of overnight lane closures starting Monday 24 February 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage works on the M8 between Junction 5 and 4A Eastbound for ten nights. The works, which will repair and improve existing drainage in the area, will commence on Monday 24 … Continued