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M8 Kingston Bridge Complex | Essential Surveys

M8 Kingston Bridge Complex
16th of November 2026, 8:00pm to 17th of November 2026, 6:00am

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking essential surveys on the M8 Kingston Bridge Complex in phases from Monday 5th October until mid-November 2026. Week 7 of the programme is detailed below. Details of subsequent weeks will be made available in due course.

Monday 16th November (8pm to 6am): closure of North Street between Argyle Street and William Street

Westbound traffic should proceed west on the A814 Clydeside Expressway to the Finnieston Street off-slip, then follow Boundary Row, Congress Way, Pointhouse Road, Finnieston Street and Argyle Street to St Vincent Street, where the diversion ends.
Eastbound traffic should proceed east on Argyle Street and follow Douglas Street to St Vincent Street, where the diversion ends.


Tuesday 17th November (midnight to 6am): closure of Newton Street between St Vincent Street and Argyle Street

Main diversion: traffic should follow St Vincent Street eastbound, Pitt Street, Blythswood Square and Blythswood Street to St Vincent Street westbound, then Argyle Street and Finnieston Street to the A814 Clydeside Expressway eastbound on-slip and the M8 westbound Junction 19 Stobcross slip road, where the diversion ends.

St Vincent Street to the Hilton Hotel: traffic should follow St Vincent Street eastbound, Pitt Street, Blythswood Square, Blythswood Street and Waterloo Street to Bishop Lane, where the diversion ends. Alternatively, follow St Vincent Street westbound, Argyle Street and Finnieston Street to the A814 Clydeside Expressway eastbound, then Argyle Street, Douglas Street and Waterloo Street to Bishop Lane, where the diversion ends.

Hilton Hotel to Argyle Street and the M8: traffic should follow William Street, Bishop Lane and Pitt Street to St Vincent Street westbound, then follow the main diversion.


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

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