Sections of M8 to close overnight for work and investigations

A section of the M8 is set to close overnight throughout next week for essential work.

BEAR Scotland are undertaking the work on the road after a £352,000 Transport Scotland investment dedicated to resurfacing improvements.

The eastbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed between Junction 3A and Junction 3 starting on Tuesday, August 30, for six nights between 8.30pm and 6am, each night.

As a result of the closure, a signed diversion route will be in place for traffic from Junction 3A to M8 Junction 3, via the A779, A89 and A899.

Approximately 1.1 kilometres of the trunk road will be renewed as a result of the works.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s south east network manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve safety and ride quality 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 disruption and will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience and encourage them to plan ahead by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date travel information.”

In addition to the resurfacing works, the M8 eastbound carriageway between Junction 7 Eurocentral and Junction 6 Newhouse will be closed overnight for 12 nights for essential bridge maintenance, from 8pm on the days below to 6am the following days:

Monday September 5 to Friday September 9
Sunday September 11 to Friday September 16
Sunday, September 18

Phase two of the work will see the M8 westbound carriageway between Junction 6 Newhouse and Junction 7 Eurocentral closed for 19 nights, from 8pm on the days below to 6am the following days: