M74 resurfacing works to cause diversions and delays
The resurfacing will take place from Friday, August 22, until Friday, September 5.
Overnight closures between Junctions 10 and 8 will occur from Friday, August 22, to Sunday, August 24, and again from Sunday, August 31, to Thursday, September 4, between 8pm and 6am each night.
During these closures, traffic will be diverted off the motorway at Junction 10, following the B7078 through Kirkmuirhill to rejoin the M74 at Junction 8, adding approximately five minutes to journey times.
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Daytime lane closures will also be in place on Saturday, August 23, and Tuesday, September 2, between 6am and 8pm each day, with expected delays of up to six minutes.
All traffic management is scheduled to be removed by 6am on Friday, September 5.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works.
All the scheduled work is weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if conditions are unsuitable.
The improvements are expected to enhance safety and the overall condition of the road for daily users.
Motorists are thanked for their patience and understanding during this period of disruption.
For those seeking updates, a free Road Work Alerts service is available at https://swtrunkroads.scot/roadwork-alerts/.
Real-time journey information can be viewed at https://www.traffic.gov.scot/ or via Twitter @TrafficScotland.
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