M876 Near Larbert | Drainage Improvement Works
BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out drainage improvements on the M876 near Larbert through a series of slip-road and lane closures. Additionally, BEAR plans to use traffic management for these works to undertake ground investigation works to minimise disruption to the public and avoid closures at different times.
Overnight lane closures will be in place in both directions of the M876 Junction 2 and where it meets the M9 Junction 8 between 7.30pm and 6am each night from Monday 12 October until Friday 20 November 2026.
Slip road closures will be in place as follows:
M876 Junction 2 Eastbound Off-Slip- Friday 6th November and Monday 16th November
Diversion: Diverted traffic will be directed onto the M9 at Junction 8, take the Junction 7 exit to continue on the M876 towards Kincardine Bridge. At Junction 3, take the exit to Bowtrees Roundabout and take the fourth exit. Continue towards the second roundabout and take the second roundabout onto the M876 on-slip. Merge onto the M9 and stay left towards the M876. At Junction 2, take the A9 exit for Larbert. At the end of the off-slip, take a left onto Stirling Road.
M876 Junction 2 Eastbound On-Slip- Tuesday 17th November
Diversion: Traffic wishing to join the M876 Eastbound at Junction 2 (Larbert) will be directed to exit Glenbervie Roundabout towards Stirling Road. At North Broomage Roundabout, take the fourth exit to merge onto the M876 Westbound. At Junction 1, take the exit towards B905. On B905, take a right turn at the give-way at the bridge at River Carron. At Checkbar Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A883. Turn right to merge onto the M876 NB towards Edinburgh/Grangemouth/Kincardine Bridge. Continue on the M876 Eastbound.
M876 Junction 2 Westbound Off-Slip- Wednesday 18th November
Diversion: Traffic travelling westbound wishing to exit the M876 at Junction 2 (Larbert) will be directed to follow the M876 Westbound to Junction 1. At Junction 1, take the exit towards B905. On B905, take a right turn at the give-way at the bridge at River Carron. At Checkbar Roundabout, take the third exit onto the A883. Turn right to merge onto the M876 Northbound towards Edinburgh/Grangemouth/Kincardine Bridge. Continue on the M876 Eastbound. At Junction 2, take the exit towards Larbert. At North Broomage Roundabout, take the first exit to Stirling Road.
M876 Junction 2 Westbound On-Slip- Thursday 19th November
Diversion: Traffic travelling westbound wishing to join the M876 at Junction 2 (Larbert) will be directed to exit the Roundabout onto Stirling Road. At Glenbervie Roundabout, take the fourth exit onto the M876 northbound. Continue on the M876 and merge onto M9. At Junction 7, take the M876 exit towards Kincardine Bridge. At Junction 3, take the exit at Bowtrees roundabout and take the fourth exit. Continue towards the second roundabout and take the second exit towards the M876 Westbound on-slip. Merge onto the M876/M9. Stay left to stay on the M876, follow signs for Glasgow. Continue Westbound on M876.
All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.
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 Southeast Network Manager, said: “ Works on the M876 are necessary to conduct planned improvements to the carriageway drainage system. We’ve taken the opportunity to time ground investigation works in the same area at the same time to assess the condition of the carriageway for future resurfacing works. Combining these two sets of works reduces the impact to the travelling public.
“It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we implement lane, slip road and carriageway closures during these works; however, we’ve scheduled these overnights to minimise any disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”
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