Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking essential overhead sign gantry refurbishments on the M8 and M80 from Thursday 15th July until Sunday 8th August 2021, between the hours of 8pm and 6am.
The scheme will benefit around 80,000 road users by improving safety and reducing the need for future more extensive maintenance.
The work will be carried out using total road closures with signed diversion routes in operation.
The programme of refurbishment is as follows:
M80 Junctions 1-2
A closure of the M80 between Junctions 1 and 2 both Northbound and Southbound is required on Thursday 15th July and Friday 16th July 2021. Traffic will be diverted via M80 J2 off slip, Robroyston Road, Royston Road, and Cumbernauld Road.
M8 Junctions 17-16
A closure of the M8 between Junctions 17 and 16 is required on Saturday 17th July and Sunday 18th July 2021. Traffic will be diverted via West Graham Street and Garscube Road.
M8 Junctions 13-14
A closure of the M8 between Junctions 13 and 14 is required on Saturday 7th August and Sunday 8th August 2021. Traffic will be diverted via Dobbie’s Loan, Pheonix Road, St Georges Road, and Newton Street.
Information from Amey – published 12 July 2021