M8 closure: All you need to know ahead of 16-lane M8 closure this weekend
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Essential maintenance will see parts of the M8 closed this weekend, with diversions in place as workers reinstate a key footbridge. Drivers are urged to plan ahead to avoid delays.
Motorists travelling on the M8 in parts of Glasgow this weekend should plan for major delays, as extensive closures are scheduled to allow for footbridge reinstatement works.
The M8 is set to be closed off between Junctions 24 (Helen Street) and Junction 22 (Plantation) going eastbound. Westbound, the closures will be between Junction 20 (West Street) and Junction 24. Parts of the M77 and M74 will also be affected.
The closures come as part of the work by Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, to reinstate footbridges between Kirkwood Street and Cornwall Street, and will be in place between 6pm on Saturday and1pm on Sunday.
Motorists are advised that diversions will be in place and Amey has urged drivers to allow extra time for their journeys.
On its website, Amey said: “Road users are strongly advised to avoid the area during the closures, with significant delays anticipated across the surrounding road network and diversion routes.
“During similar closures in 2024, delays of up to one hour were experienced, and comparable delays are possible if traffic levels are not significantly reduced.
“Please consider alternative routes and modes of transport or avoid travelling through the area wherever possible.”
Where will the M8 closures be?
The closures will be in place between Junctions 24 (Helen Street) and Junction 22 (Plantation) going eastbound . Westbound, the closures will be between Junction 20 (West Street) and Junction 24.
When will the M8 closures be in place?
The closures will be in place between 6pm on Saturday (14 November) and 1pm on Sunday (15 November).
Why are the M8 closures in place?
A footbridge between Kirkwood Street and Cornwall Street is being reinstated after essential refurbishment works.
Are diversions in place for the M8 closures?
Yes, diversions will be in place while the M8 closures are in place. Drivers will be diverted via Helen Street, Edmiston Drive, Paisley Road West, Paisley Road, Kingston Street, Commerce Street, Broomielaw, and the A804. They can then rejoining the M8 eastbound at Junction 19.
Will any other roads be affected during the M8 closures?
It is expected that parts of the M77 and M74 will also be affected
What events could be affected by the M8 closures?
As it’s an international weekend, there is no SPFL Premiership football meaning Rangers and Celtic fans should be unaffected. However, fans of Inverness Caley Thistle who are travelling back from their SPFL Championship fixture against Partick Thistle, could face disruption if they leave it late.
In rugby, Scotland take on Australia at Murrayfield at 3.10pm, meaning fans travelling from Glasgow may get caught up in the tailend of any disruption.
On Saturday, the OVO Hydro hosts Beabadoobee as part of the Powerlines Tour. Fans could face disruption as they head to the gig.
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