Upcoming traffic restrictions on the A8

Road users are advised that a series of traffic restrictions will be in place between Friday 8 November and Monday 2 December on the A8 westbound between the Bargeddie roundabout and Swinton roundabout, to allow essential bridge joint repair works to be undertaken.

Commencing Friday 8 November the A8 westbound between the Bargeddie roundabout and Swinton roundabout will be closed for four consecutive weekends.

The weekend closures will be in place on the following times and dates:

• 8 pm Friday 8 November until 6 am Monday 11 November 2019
• 8 pm Friday 15 November until 6 am Monday 18 November 2019
• 8 pm Friday 22 November until 6 am Monday 25 November 2019
• 8 pm Friday 29 November until 6 am Monday 2 December 2019

Signed diversion routes will be in place during the weekend closures including one for non-motorway traffic.

In addition to the weekend closures, the A8 westbound Coatbridge Road between the Bargeddie roundabout and Swinton roundabout will be reduced to a single lane on weekdays during the following times and dates:

• 6 am Monday 11 November until 8 pm Friday 15 November 2019
• 6 am Monday 18 November until 8 pm Friday 22 November 2019
• 6 am Monday 25 November until 8 pm Friday 29 November 2019

These restrictions are necessary to protect both road users and the workforce during these essential bridge maintenance works.

Further information can found on the Traffic Scotland website or follow Traffic Scotland @trafficscotland on Twitter.