Repair, replace or demolish? The costly future for Glasgow’s M8 viaducts

Repairing the viaducts could cost from GBP125m to GBP200m and take up to three years to complete.

The most expensive option, estimated at GBP200m-GBP500m, would be to replace them completely and the work could last up to four years.

Transport Scotland acknowledged that removing a section of the motorway would likely cause significant disruption, with major impacts on congestion, journey times and resilience across the wider road network.

A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: "We are keen to hear the thoughts of the local communities and road users on the permanent solution for the M8 Woodside Viaducts project.

"Public engagement events are being held to provide local communities and road users with the opportunity to learn more and to share their feedback on the options."