• Works commence Monday 14 August 2023 for two nights

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out traffic loop installation on the M8 after Junction 3 eastbound.

The traffic loop installation on the eastbound M8, is set to start on Monday 14 August 2023 and will take place between 22:00 and 06:00 on the nights of 14 and 15 August.

The loops detect the volume of vehicles passing by, and are used to help keep the flow of traffic as efficient as possible.

For the safety of workers and road users, the M8 will be closed in the eastbound direction during working hours.

The diversion route will be signposted from M8 Junction 3A, via Carnegie Road, Deans Road and the A89. Traffic wishing to re-join the M8, rather than go to Livingston, will then be advised to continue along the A89 to Newbridge roundabout and the M9, re-joining the M8 at Junction 2.

This diversion will add 1.3 miles and an estimated 12 minutes to journeys. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained and all traffic management will be removed outside of working hours.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “We’ve coordinated these overnight works to minimise the overall impact on road users and local communities.

“It is necessary to close the roads to ensure the safety of the workforce and road users alike. The diversion route will be clearly signposted in addition to the existing slip road closure diversion.

“We thank road users for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements.”

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey.