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Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
M74 resurfacing works to cause diversions and delays
The work is being carried out by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland on the northbound carriageway before Junction 8 at Larkhall. 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. Read more: Exact date when Cineworld Glasgow will close its doors REVEALED 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 Real-time journey information can be viewed at or via Twitter @TrafficScotland.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Overnight M8 closures at Hillington begin August 18
The closures, taking place from August 18 to August 22, are for essential site investigations ahead of safety improvements planned for autumn. Amey, working for Transport Scotland, is leading the project. During the closures, eastbound and westbound traffic will be rerouted. Read more: 'It feels different' Tom Holland opens up on filming Spider-Man in Glasgow Eastbound drivers will leave the M8 at Junction 26, going via Hillington Road, Renfrew Road, Shieldhall Road, and Helen Street, rejoining at Junction 24. Westbound traffic will exit at Junction 25A (Braehead), take Old Govan Road, King's Inch Road, and Hillington Road, re-entering the M8 at Junction 26. Emergency services will still have access throughout the works. The closures are planned for overnight periods only. However, all schedules depend on the weather, with potential for cancellation or rescheduling if conditions are poor. Amey is offering a free Road Work Alerts service, providing updates on roadworks in the area. To sign up, users can visit and provide an email address. Problems on the network can be reported at Real-time journey information is available at or via Traffic Scotland on Twitter.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Essential maintenance to close part of M8 eastbound
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out the work between junctions 18 and 16 in the next phase M8 Woodside Viaducts Junctions 16-17 project. The road will be shut from Thursday, August 14, until Friday, August 15, from 10pm to 6am. Diversion routes, clearly marked with signs, will be in place. Read more: Man dies on Glasgow street after 999 crews alerted to incident Mainline traffic will be directed off at junction 18/17 St Georges Road, then go north along St Georges Road, before heading south on Garscube Road. The route will then go east onto Dobbie's Loan, rejoining the M8 Eastbound at junction 16 (Craighall). Slip traffic will be redirected via North Street and St Georges Road to join the main diversion at St Georges X. Emergency service vehicles will still have access throughout the works. Drivers are advised to plan their journey, allowing extra time for travelling through the signed diversion. Glasgow City Council has issued a warning that any vehicles deviating from the published diversion route may get a penalty charge notice. All the maintenance works are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if the conditions are not favourable. Details about the Road Work Alerts service can be found at Real-time journey information is available at or via Twitter at @TrafficScotland.
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Glasgow Times
Overnight closures to hit M8 for month due to 'essential' work
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out masonry repairs on the M8 eastbound and westbound at Junction 15 (Springburn). The work, which includes the eastbound on and off-slips, will go on from Monday, August 11, until Monday, September 8, between 10pm and 6am each night. From August 11 to 16, and then from August 18 to 23, the M8 eastbound Junction 15 on-slip will be closed overnight. Read more: TV star pictured in the stands at Rangers game in Glasgow Traffic will be diverted via Springburn Road, Petershill Road, Turner Road, Cobden Road, the southbound A803, and Royston Road to join the M8 eastbound at the Castle Street on-slip. A Road Work Alerts service is available at and real-time journey information can be viewed at or via Traffic Scotland's Twitter page. From August 25 to September 1, the M8 eastbound Junction 15 off-slip will be closed overnight. Traffic will be directed to follow the M8 eastbound to Viewpark Avenue and follow Blochairn Road, Royston Road, Baird Street, and the Springburn Expressway, where this diversion will end. Overnight lane closures will also be in place on the M8 eastbound carriageway. From September 1 to 8, the M8 westbound Junction 15 on-slip will be closed overnight. Traffic will be diverted via Castle Street, Alexandra Parade, Viewpark Avenue, and Alexandra Park Street to join the M8 westbound at the Junction 14 on-slip. The M8 Junction 15 westbound off-slip to Glebe Street will also be closed overnight during this time, and traffic will be diverted via Castle Street and Glebe Street. Overnight lane closures will also be in place on the M8 westbound carriageway. Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. All schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable. This scheme aims to benefit vehicles using this route daily by improving the safety and condition of the carriageway structures.
