Major diversion affecting M8/A8 traffic

Date: 
Monday, 6 February, 2017

 

If you plan to use the M8/A8 in February, March or April then please be aware there is major disruption ahead.

A 10-week diversion of all M8/A8 traffic (east and westbound) is needed on all approaches to Baillieston Interchange to connect the newly-built M8 motorway with the existing network.

Delays are expected on all diversion routes for the duration of the works.

Road users are advised to:

  • Plan ahead
  • Avoid Baillieston Interchange
  • Use alternative routes and modes of transport if possible.

Click here for full details from Transport Scotland.

* Please note, there will be contraflows on the A725 at Raith roundabout from Friday evening 24 February to Monday morning 27 February 2017, followed by an overnight contraflow on Saturday 4 March 2017.

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