The M8 will be closed for five days next week to allow for the cleaning of the Harthill Footbridge.
Westbound lanes will close overnight from 27 to 31 October between Junctions 4a and 5.
A one mile diversion will be in place between 8.30 PM to 6.00 AM each evening, while a second set of closures, this time for the M8 eastbound, will take place between the 3rd and 7th of November.
Drivers will be diverted via the B7066 and the B7057, adding around six minutes of travel to affected journeys.
David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East unit Bridges Manager, said: “This footbridge over the M8 is being cleaned to ensure it can continue to provide safe and reliable service, and it is essential for the safety of road users and the workforce that the carriageway below is closed while this takes place.
“We thank road users for their patience and understanding.”
The Harthill Pedestrian bridge, which opened in 2012, spans the motorway, connecting the town of Harthill to the M8’s first service station.
On Monday morning, lane 2 of the M8 near Harthill was shut due to a four vehicle collision slightly after 7 am.
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- Lane reopens after four-vehicle crash closes M8 section
- Drivers warned of M8 delays after crash near Harthill
Journey times between Edinburgh and Glasgow rose to 90 minutes following the crash.
In a social media post, Traffic Scotland said: "Lane two is currently blocked Eastbound due to a four vehicle collision. Traffic can pass in lane one, albeit very slowly. Police are en-route. Please take care"
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