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A8 westbound carriageway between Newhouse Roundabout & Chapelhall Junction South Roundabout

A8 westbound between Newhouse Roundabout and Chapelhall Junction south roundabout
20th of September 2023, 8:00pm to 21st of September 2023, 6:00am

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Road users are advised that the A8 westbound carriageway between Newhouse Roundabout and Chapelhall Junction south roundabout will be closed overnight on Wednesday 20 September 2023 between 8pm and 6am the following day.

As a result, the following slip and Link roads will also be closed:

· M8 westbound Junction 6 Newhouse Link Road to A8 westbound for Eurocentral & Coatbridge

· A8 westbound Junction 6 Newhouse on slip road for A8 westbound for Eurocentral & Coatbridge (M8 & M74)

The closure is required to ensure road user and road worker safety whilst carriageway resurfacing works are undertaken. Works have been scheduled overnight to minimise disruption to road users.

A signed diversion route will be in place and road users are encouraged to plan ahead and check Traffic Scotland prior to travelling .

The works will be carried out by Scottish Roads Partnership on behalf of Transport Scotland to maintain the integrity and safety of this route. The works have been planned in consultation with Transport Scotland, North Lanarkshire Council and Police Scotland.

Please note, all works are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.

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