Sections of the westbound M8 between Hermiston Gait and Ratho are set to benefit from a £571,000 Transport Scotland investment in resurfacing and drainage improvements.
Overnight roadworks are scheduled for eight nights from 20:00 until 06:00 on Monday 18, Tuesday 19, Wednesday 20, Thursday 21, Friday 22, Saturday 23, Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 January 2021.
For the safety of road workers and motorists, the westbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed between Junctions 1 and 2 during these works.
A signed diversion route will be in place directing westbound traffic around the works via the A720, A8 and M9 Junction 1, Newbridge. This will add an estimated four minutes to affected journeys.
All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.
All personnel on site will be subject to strict physical distancing protocols in line with Scottish Government guidance. Thorough risk assessments have been developed and cleansing stations will be implemented on site.
Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These £571,000 improvements on the M8 will repair defects in the road surface and improve drainage, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists”
“It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we close the carriageway during these works, however we’ve scheduled them to take place overnight in order to minimise any disruption.
“We thank motorists in advance 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.trafficscotland.org for up to date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey.
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