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Motorists face disruption with major M8 roadworks announced
Motorists have been asked to be patient as major roadworks begin on one of the busiest routes into Glasgow.
A bridge refurbishment project is to begin on the M8 at Junction 26 - Hillington Interchange – including rail and slip road upgrades.
The work will be carried out in five phases over the next six months, and will include lane closures and diversions.
Roads bosses Amey say the £10m works are 'essential' and include significant repairs and upgrades to four key bridge structures, addressing vehicle parapets, structure waterproofing, safety barriers, and carriageway surfacing.
Phase One will take place from Monday 8th September until Wednesday 1st October 2025 and will see a contraflow on the M8 mainline carriageway at Junction 26.
This will involve closing lane two and lane three of the eastbound carriageway and installing narrow running lanes to keep traffic moving.
Traffic into Glasgow will be affected (Image: Colin Mearns/NQ) In addition, a total closure of the M8 Junction 26 eastbound on-slip road will be take place for the duration of this phase.
Traffic will be diverted as follows: North of Hillington Interchange for vehicles in Renfrew/Braehead Area:
Traffic from 6am until 7pm using the on-slip road will be directed to follow Hillington Interchange to King's Inch Road and Old Givan Road to join the M8 eastbound at the Junction 25A - Braehead - on-slip road.
Overnight traffic from 7pm until 6am will be directed to follow Hillington Interchange to Renfrew Road, Shieldhall Road, and Helen Street to join the M8 eastbound at the Junction 24 - Helen Street Interchange - on-slip road.
A 40mph speed limit will also be in effect during the project's duration, with average speed cameras in operation.
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Overnight closures will be required for traffic management installation and changes as the project progresses.
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works.
Amey said in a statement: 'Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.
'Advice is to allow for extra time to complete any journeys during this period, using alternative routes where possible.
'Various road network improvements are taking place across the M8 corridor through Glasgow and these should be considered in any journey planning.'
