Motorists are being warned to expect disruption as a series of rolling overnight closures of the M8 begins next month.
The eastbound carriageway between Junction 5 (Shotts Interchange) and Harthill Services will shut for resurfacing for five nights next month.
The motorway will be shut on the nights of February 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16, with closures in place from 8.30pm until 6am.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing 1.2 kilometres of road surface to improve safety and deliver smoother journeys for drivers.
A signed diversion will be in place for eastbound traffic, routing vehicles from the M8 Junction 5 off-slip onto the B7057, then the B7066, before rejoining the motorway at Junction 4A. The diversion is expected to add around five minutes and 0.6 miles to journeys.
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Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South-East Network Manager, said: “It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway while resurfacing takes place. We’ve scheduled the works at night to minimise disruption, however we appreciate that this will cause delays for some people and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.”
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout, and consultation has taken place with emergency services and other stakeholders ahead of the project.
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