M8 Junction 26 Westbound Off-Slip | Road Works

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, continues to undertake major bridge refurbishments on the M8 at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange).  

The project is now in its fifth phase and will require a total weekend closure of the M8 Junction 26 westbound off-slip road from 9pm on Friday 8th May until 6am on Monday 11th May 2026. A signed diversion route will be in operation.  

Traffic intending to use the M8 Junction 26 westbound off-slip road will be diverted to exit via the M8 J25A westbound off-slip road to Braehead. From here, traffic will turn left onto Old Govan Road and will take a further left onto Kings Inch Road, following towards Hillington Interchange where diversion will end.  

A 2+2 contraflow on the M8 mainline at this location and a 40mph speed limit remains in effect throughout the project's duration, with average speed cameras in operation, ensuring the safety of the workforce and the travelling public as 24/7 construction work will take place. Recovery vehicles will also be on-site. 
Full details of Phase Five, which commenced on Tuesday 10th March 2026, are available here.  

Retail outlets in the Hillington area, including Braehead Shopping Centre, will be operating as normal with trading hour details available from their associated websites and social media channels. Any road closures required have been planned with a later start time to mitigate disruption to shoppers.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.

This scheme has been planned in consultation with Transport Scotland, Traffic Scotland, the emergency services, Renfrewshire Council, Glasgow City Council, West Dunbartonshire Council, and Braehead Shopping Centre.

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

Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken. Advice is to allow extra time to complete any journeys during this period, using alternative routes where possible. Various road network improvements are taking place across the M8 corridor through Glasgow and these should be considered in any journey planning.