Drivers warned of major delays for fortnight due to M8 lane closure

Debbie Hall

29 August 2024 at 9:36 am·1-min read

Drivers are being warned of severe delays as major roadworks at Harthill will see westbound traffic restricted to a single lane for 14 days from Saturday, September 7.

Two overnight eastbound carriageway closures on the M8 at Junction 5 will also take place from 8.30pm until 6am on Thursday 5 and Friday 6 September.

Two lanes will remain open for eastbound traffic.

The closures are to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 1.55 kilometres of the M8 at Harthill services.

Motorists using the M8 are being warned to plan ahead and expect long delays during the major roadworks.

During the contraflow, the M8 Junction 5 westbound off-slip and eastbound on-slip will also be closed, with traffic directed to M8 Junction 6 from where they can return eastward to exit at M8 Junction 5 or continue eastbound. This diversion will add approximately twelve minutes and 10.8 miles to affected journeys.

Access to Harthill Services will be restricted for several days during the works. Precise dates and times will be confirmed closer to the time.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “This section of the M8 westbound is nearing the end of its service life and it is essential that we replace the road surface now before it deteriorates.

“We appreciate the delays and disruption that these works will cause, however we’ve done everything we can to minimise the impact. Carriageway closures and a contraflow are essential for safety.

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