Part of Glasgow’s M8 closed to allow ’emergency repairs’

Traffic Scotland[1] says lanes one and two of the motorway’s westbound carriageway between Junction 13 (Provan Interchange) and 14 (Blochairn Interchange) are shut to allow urgent repairs. Due to this, drivers are being urged to expect delays in the area. It is unknown what the repairs are for.

It comes after the road firm reported there was debris on the carriageway at the same part earlier today. NEW??

15:37#M8[2] J13-J14 ?

Reports of debris on the carriageway heading westbound. Drivers are advised to take care on approach ?@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/GknWbVCYW8[3][4]

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 24, 2024[5]

A spokesperson for Traffic Scotland said: “M8 J13 – J14. “Reports of debris on the carriageway heading westbound.

“Lanes one and two are currently shut to allow emergency repairs, drivers are advised to expect delays.”

References

  1. ^ Scotland (www.glasgowtimes.co.uk)
  2. ^ #M8 (twitter.com)
  3. ^ @SWTrunkRoads (twitter.com)
  4. ^ pic.twitter.com/GknWbVCYW8 (t.co)
  5. ^ September 24, 2024 (twitter.com)