Overnight works for essential drainage works on the M876 at Junction 1 will commence on Tuesday 8 April. The works are programmed to be completed within two nights.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 22:00 and 06:00 each night.
For the safety of workers and road users, the M876 will be closed at Junction 1 both directions during the works.
A diversion route suitable for trunk road traffic will be signposted from M876 northbound Junction 1 to the A883 Checkbar roundabout, before diverting back to the on-slip at Junction 1. The northbound diversion will add approximately 0.9miles and 2 minutes to affected journeys.
Southbound traffic will also be diverted to the A883 Checkbar Roundabout from Junction 1 off-slip, then onto the A8004 to Junction 1 on-slip. The southbound diversion will add approximately 0.3miles and 1 minute to affected journeys.
Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “We are undertaking these drainage works on the M876 at Junction 1 to address and improve the drainage system which has suffered during recent significant rainfall”
“It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them to be carried out during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.
“We thank road users in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”
Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot and on X at @trafficscotland.
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement or cancellation in the event of adverse conditions.
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