The works are designed to improve the safety and condition of the carriageway, but drivers are being warned to plan ahead as closures and diversions will be in place during overnight hours.
Phase begins on Monday, January 12 and will invoklve a single overnight closure in place from 8pm until 6am between Junctions 10 and 11, including the Junction 10 westbound on-slip and Junction 11 westbound off-slip.
Diversions will operate via Bartiebeith Road, A8 Edinburgh Road and B765 Stepps Road, with delays of up to four minutes expected.
A second phase starts will run between January 13–15, with overnight closures continue between Junctions 10 and 11 from 9pm to 6am each night, with the same slip roads affected.
Lane closures will also be in place between Junctions 9 and 10 and Junctions 11 and 12. On January 14 and 15, eastbound lane closures will operate between Junctions 12 and 11.
The third part of the works lasts from January 16 and 18, with closures between Junctions 10 and 12, including multiple slip roads.
Overnight closures and contraflows will be put in place (Image: NQ)
Diversions will route traffic via Edinburgh Road, Cumbernauld Road and Alexandra Parade to rejoin the M8 at Junction 14. Delays of up to eight minutes are expected.
The penultimate phase last from January 17–18, with a contraflow system in place between Junctions 10 and 12 and overnight slip road closures. Diversions will follow similar routes as previous phases.
The last phase will take place between January 19–23, with overnight closures again affecting the westbound carriageway between Junctions 10 and 12 and associated slip roads. Diversions will remain in place, with delays of up to eight minutes.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works. All dates are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled if conditions are unfavourable.
Transport Scotland thanked road users for their patience, saying the scheme will “benefit vehicles using this route each day by improving the safety and condition of the carriageway.”