Section of Glasgow's M8 to close for nearly two weeks due to 'essential resurfacing'

Resurfacing on the M8 heading eastbound will close Junctions 13 and 14 for nearly two weeks

A section of the M8 near Glasgow is set to close overnight for nearly two weeks.

On behalf of Transport Scotland, Amey are continuing essential resurfacing near Dennistoun on the M8 eastbound at Junctions 13 and 14, including the M80 off-slip, from Monday, February 12 until Saturday, February 24.

The works will be carried out overnight from 10pm until 6am, with signed diversions in operation.

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The signed diversion will operate as follows:

• The M8 Junction 13 off-slip to the M80 will be closed between 10pm on Monday 12th February and 6am on Tuesday 13th Traffic for the M80 will leave the M8 at Junction 14, turning left onto Viewpark Avenue and right onto Blochairn Road to join the M80 at Junction 1.

• The M8 Junction 13 off-slip to the M80 and the M8 Junction 14 eastbound off-slip will be closed between 10pm on Tuesday 13th February and 6am on Wednesday 14th Traffic will continue east on the M8 to Junction 12, turning right onto Cumbernauld Road then left to re-join the M8 westbound at Junction 12 before immediately leaving the motorway at Junction 13 and turning right onto Provan Road. Traffic for the M80 will turn right to join at Junction 1, local traffic will turn left onto Blochairn Road.

• There will be overnight lane closures on the eastbound M8 between Junctions 16 and 13 from Wednesday 14th February to Saturday 17th.

• There will be overnight closures of the M8 eastbound between Junction 14 and Junction 13, between 10pm and 6am each night from Sunday 18th February until Friday 23rd Traffic management will be removed by 6am on Saturday 24th February. Traffic will leave the M8 at Junction 14, turning left onto Viewpark Avenue and right onto Blochairn Road, continuing onto the M80 at Junction 1 or turning right onto Provan Road to re-join the M8 eastbound at Junction 13.

Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. Motorists are urged to plan and ahead and allow extra time for their journey.

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