A BUSY section of the M8 motorway is set to close as work to resurface the road to help create a “smoother” journey for motorists is to be carried out.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works on the eastbound carriageway of the M8 motorway between Junction 3A and Junction 4.
The transport firm will be resurfacing two kilometres of the road in a bid to create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.
The section of the motorway will be closed for resurfacing on the nights of Tuesday, 15 and Wednesday, 16 of April between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00.
A signed diversion route for eastbound traffic will be in place between M8 Junctions 3A and 4, via the A801, A7066 and A779.
BEAR Scotland said the diversion will add approximately five minutes and 0.8 miles to motorists' journeys.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s south east network manager, said the work is scheduled for overnight in a bid to minimise disruption.
He said: “It is essential for safety that we close these sections of carriageway while resurfacing takes place.
“We’ve scheduled the works at night to minimise disruption, however we appreciate that this will cause delays for some people and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.”
BEAR Scotland confirmed access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
The transport firm added that all work is weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.
