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Urgent warning as parts of busy Scots motorway to close for two weeks from TOMORROW

A SECTION of a major Scots motorway is set to close overnight for two weeks.

The M8 in Glasgow[1] is expected to undergo essential repairs beginning tomorrow.

Drivers on the M8 will have to follow a diversion

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Drivers on the M8 will have to follow a diversionCredit: Tom Farmer

The motorway continues to undergo repair work that has been ongoing since March.

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland confirmed they will carry out boundary fence and central reservation repairs at the junction 15 off slip to Castle Street.

The work is due to continue until April 29 from 8pm until 6am every weeknight.

A signed diversion will be in place for road users.

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Closures are happening in phases until May 24 from 10pm to 6am.

These closures occur from Sunday to Friday overnight across several weeks.

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And diversions will be in place across the closures.

Drivers are being urged to plan their journeys if travelling and note the work is weather dependent and could be cancelled if weather conditions worsen.

And motorists who enter the LEZ are being urged to follow the diversion route at all times.

If they deviate from the route they may be issued with a penalty charge notice from Glasgow City Council.

Information on when the road will be closed and where the diversions will be can be found here[2].

References

  1. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ here (www.traffic.gov.scot)

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