The slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3, Livingston, will be closed between 20:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 14, 16, 17 and 18 November. These closures will allow for the next phase of works to begin on the bridge that carries the slip road over the A899 local road.
During these closures, traffic wishing to exit the eastbound M8 at Junction 3 will be diverted via Junction 3A, Starlaw east roundabout, Carnegie Road, Deans Road and the A89 to Dechmont Roundabout, adding approximately 4 miles and 8 minutes to affected journeys.
From the morning of 15 November until March 2025, a lane closure will be in place on the M8 Junction 3 eastbound off-slip to allow access for concrete repairs on the abutments of the bridge.
All traffic management on the A899 underneath the bridge will be removed after 14 November.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Dave Bishop, BEAR Scotland Unit Bridges Manager explains: “The ongoing major works to maintain the structural integrity of this bridge have progressed well.
“To protect the safety of road users during these operations it is essential that the slip road is closed, however we have planned these works to take place overnight to minimise travel disruption.
“We thank the local community for their ongoing patience.”
Consultation has been carried out with relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans in advance.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.
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