M80 Southbound Near Bankhead | Resurfacing

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out essential resurfacing works on the M80 southbound at Bankhead on the nights of Friday 13, Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November.

For the safety of motorists and the workforce, the M80 southbound carriageway between Junction 9 (Bannockburn) and Junction 8 (Bankhead), and the M876 westbound carriageway between Junction 1 (Checkbar Roundabout) and M80 Junction 8 will be closed between from 19:30 to 06:00 each night.

During these closures, signed diversion routes will be in place for southbound traffic on the M80 and westbound traffic on the M876. From M80 Junction 9, traffic will be directed to follow the M9 southbound to turn at M876 Junction 3 (Bowtrees), returning westbound to exit at M876 Junction 1. From M876 Junction 1, traffic will be directed to take the first exit at Checkbar Roundabout onto the A883 then the third exit at Three Bridges Roundabout onto the A803, following the road to join the M80 at Junction 7 (Haggs).

This diversion is expected to increase journey times from M80 Junction 9 by an additional 20 minutes and add 12.2 miles.

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s Southeast Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve the road quality and safety for motorists using this section of the M80, while making use of sustainable techniques to minimise the environmental impact of the works.

“Our advice if you need to travel on this route during the works is to plan ahead and allow plenty of extra time for the diversion.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience and understanding.”

All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.