The refurbishment of the bridge that carries the eastbound slip road off the M8 at Junction 3 near Livingston over the A899 began early in 2023.

The reinforced concrete structure, which was originally built in 1970, is benefitting from a £1.3m upgrade in line with modern standards, ensuring its long-term use and safety for motorists.

BEAR Scotland is leading this project as part of its responsibility for the South East Trunk Road Network on behalf of Transport Scotland. Specialist contractor, Freyssinet, is responsible for the delivery of key elements of the project including the concrete refurbishment and the cathodic protection.

In 2023 the initial phase of this bridge’s refurbishment was completed, including extensive repairs to concrete edge beams, replacement of parapets, renewal of concrete deck waterproofing and improvements to deck drainage.

Phase 2 included concrete repairs and bearing replacement on the bridge’s central piers.

To facilitate the remaining works and provide a safe working environment, a lane closure will be in place on the M8 Junction 3 eastbound off-slip from the morning of 15 November until March 2025. This will allow access for concrete repairs on the abutments of the bridge.

These lane closures are not expected to cause significant disruption, however we recommend checking local travel information, especially during peak times.

We’re grateful to road users, local businesses and the local community for their patience and understanding while we carry out these essential works to extend the service life of this bridge.