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The M8 is Scotland’s busiest road(Image: DAILY RECORD)<\/p>\nThe major route – Scotland’s busiest road – will see works begin on Monday and last through till next spring.The M8 is Scotland’s busiest road(Image: DAILY RECORD)<\/p>\n
Glasgow’s<\/a> M8 is set for nine months of disruption as roadworks are set to place.<\/p>\n The major route – Scotland’s busiest road – will see works begin on Monday and last through till next spring.<\/a><\/p>\n The \u00a310m programme will see works carried out at Junction 26 on the M8 at Hillington. <\/a>The works will span both the eastbound and westbound carriageways.<\/p>\n It will see disruption on the road used by 150,000 people a day is set to run until May 10, 2026. There will be brief break throughout the festive period<\/a> before work restarts again in January.<\/p>\n The work will focus on four bridges that run across the interchange. The bridges built in 1968 have suffered wear and tear with potholes becoming a major issue.<\/p>\n A full resurfacing <\/a>will take place, with repairs to the bridges also being carried out.<\/p>\n The work will be carried out over five phases which will see multiple closures, contraflow systems in place a reduced speed limit with average speed cameras, the BBC reports.<\/a><\/p>\n Phase 1 will until October 1, and will see Lanes Two and Three of the eastbound carriageway<\/a> and narrow running lanes shut down.<\/p>\n A total closure of the eastbound on-slip <\/a>road will be implemented as well, and traffic will be diverted.<\/p>\n Phase 2 will run from October 2 until December 14. It will result in lanes One and Two being closed going eastbound, along with the eastbound on-slip road remaining closed.<\/a><\/p>\n The third phase <\/a>then begins December 15, and will see barrier upgrades being implemented.<\/p>\n Works will stop over Christmas between December 18 and January 5.<\/p>\n Phase 4 will then kick off between February 9 and March 2, with Lanes Two and Three closed going westbound, with the westbound slip off facing overnight closures for a single weekend.<\/p>\n Road maintenance company Amey notes that “significant delays” are anticipated at this time.<\/p>\n The fifth and final phase will be from March 3 next year until May 10.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n The Junction 26 westbound slip-off will remain closed at night, with contraflow in westbound lanes 1 and 2.<\/p>\n Drivers will face 40mph speed restrictions with speed cameras also in place.<\/p>\n The first phase of work – starting on Monday will initially see temporary average speed cameras<\/a> installed.<\/p>\n![\"Average](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0_Average-Speed-Cameras-on-UK-Motorways.jpg\")
Average speed cameras will be in place throughout the works(Image: Getty Images\/iStockphoto)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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