Drivers warned busy road in Glasgow to close for a month
Junction 18, the M8 eastbound off slip which leads to St George's Road, is to shut from May 12 to June 9.
It is understood that this is to allow for new traffic signals to be installed.
During this time, a diversion will be in place. Motorists will still be able to leave the M8 at junction 18 but will instead be diverted onto Great Western Road (A82).
From there, they will travel onto Park Road and Woodlands Road before re-joining St George's Road.
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The work is being carried out by Glasgow City Council (GCC) in partnership with Transport Scotland and Sustrans.
It is part of the second phase of the local authority's 'Connecting Woodside' active travel project, which began on March 17 and will run for an estimated 48 weeks.
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This will see the creation of new public realm spaces, street space enhancements, tree planting, and segregated active travel facilities.
The project began at the southwest end of St George's Road and will tie in with the recently completed works at Charing Cross.
GCC notes that the construction phase will end at the junction with Garscube Road.
Further updates on the project will be provided as the works progress.
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