Section of Glasgow’s M8 to be closed for almost three weeks

On behalf of Transport Scotland, Amey is undertaking a package of essential overnight maintenance work on the eastbound carriageway of the motorway between Junctions 18 (Charing X) and 16 (Craighall). The work is being carried out in multiple phases throughout 2024. The final phase of the works will take place from Sunday, December 1 until Friday, December 20 from 10pm until 6am each night, excluding Friday nights and Saturdays.

Work will be completed using overnight closures. A signed diversion will be in place for motorists throughout the maintenance programme. Amey said the work is to enable the next phase of works of the M8 Woodside Viaducts Junctions 16 and 17.

The diversions for drivers are as follows: Mainline Diversions:

• Eastbound M8 traffic will be diverted off at Junction 18/17 (St Georges Road) and then follow the diversion for northbound St Georges Road. Traffic will then drive onto southbound Garscube Road and then onto eastbound Dobbies Loan.

  From here, traffic will join eastbound M8 at Junction 16 (Craighall).

Slip Roads Diversions:

• The eastbound on slips at Junction 19 (Anderston) and Junction 18 (Charing X) will also be closed with the diverted traffic continuing onto northbound North Street and St Georges Road to join the mainline diversion at St Georges X.

A spokesperson for Amey said: “Please note: Vehicles entering the LEZ as part of the diversion must follow the diversion signage at all times.

“Any vehicles which deviate from the published diversion route may be issued with penalty charge notice(s) from Glasgow City Council should they be captured out with the agreed diversion route.”

The road firm added: “Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.”