M8 Between Junctions 5 and 6 Westbound | Resurfacing

Overnight works to renew the road surface on the M8 westbound between Junction 5 and Junction 6 are set to take place on the nights of Tuesday 17, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00 each night.

For the safety of workers and road users, the westbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed at Junction 5 during these works.

A diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be signposted from M8 Junction 5 to M8 Junction 6A, via the B7057, B7066, A73 and A8. adding an estimated 0.5 miles and 4 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 westbound will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and rutting, 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 during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.

“We thank road users in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”