M74 Junction 5 Raith On Slip Road From A725 Raith Roundabout | Carriageway Re-construction and Resurfacing Works
Road users are advised that the M74 southbound Junction 5 Raith on slip road from A725 Raith roundabout will be closed over a full weekend, commencing at 8pm on Friday 06 March 2026, for essential road surfacing works.
M74 southbound Junction 5 Raith On slip road from A725 Raith roundabout – full weekend closure
The M74 southbound Junction 5 Raith on slip road from A725 Raith roundabout will be closed over a full weekend from the following times and dates:
• 8pm on Friday 06 March until 6am Monday 09 March 2026
A signed diversion routes will be in place via M74 northbound Junction 5 Raith on slip road, M74 northbound to link road to M73 northbound (Stirling) at Junction 4 Maryville, M73 northbound Junction 2 Baillieston off slip road to Baillieston roundabout, take 4th exit to return to M73 southbound carriageway, M73 southbound link road to M74 southbound at Junction 1 Maryville and continue M74 southbound for Carlisle.
M8 westbound drivers approaching Junction 7A Shawhead for A725 & M74 (Carlisle) please note ‘No Access’ to M74 southbound at Junction 5 Raith, follow M8 & M73 for M74 southbound & Carlisle.
The closure is required to ensure road user and road worker safety whilst essential carriageway re-construction and resurfacing works are undertaken and have been scheduled over a full weekend to minimise disruption to traffic as much as possible. The road will reopen at 6am on Monday morning.
The diversion route will add an estimated 8.5 miles and 10 minutes to affected journeys on the M74 southbound carriageway at Junction 5 Raith.
There will be no access for emergency vehicles during these closures due to the depth of excavations required for the road surfacing works.
Road users are encouraged to plan ahead and check Traffic Scotland’s website prior to travelling to check their route.
The works will be carried out by Scottish Road 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 and the emergency services.
Please note, all works are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
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