Major closures on Glasgow’s M8 are planned over two weekends while refurbished footbridges are reinstalled. The road will close between Junctions 22 and 24 on 7–8 November, followed by a wider closure affecting Junctions 19–24, plus parts of the M77 and M74, on 14–15 November. Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
A section of the M8 in Glasgow was closed after a 29-year-old man died following a fall from a bridge. Emergency services arrived around 3am on August 30, declaring him dead at the scene. Traffic is being diverted off the M8 at Junction 11 while investigations continue, causing delays for motorists.
This weekend experienced severe traffic disruptions due to a motorway closure and an ongoing accident causing long delays on the Bellshill bypass. Traffic Scotland announced the M8 is closed westbound at Kingston Bridge, urging drivers to use alternative routes and anticipate extended travel times.
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out cleaning works at the M8 Harthill Footbridge, for 10 nights, from 27 October until 7 November. The M8 westbound will be fully closed between Junction 4a and 5 from 20:30 until 06:00 from the night of Monday 27 October, for 5 consecutive nights. […]
NINE months of roadworks begin today on the M8 in Glasgow, including the installation of average speed cameras limiting speeds to 40mph. Affected bridges and slip roads near Hillington will be improved, causing delays of 6-8 minutes off-peak and 15-20 minutes during peak hours. Completion is anticipated by May 10, 2026.
Amey, representing Transport Scotland, will start significant bridge works on the M8 on September 8, causing driver disruptions. The £9 million project involves upgrades to rail and slip roads at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange) across five phases, with the first phase running until October 1. Traffic will be redirected via Braehead.
Drivers on the M8 should prepare for disruption due to average speed cameras and a temporary 40mph speed limit as a £10million bridge refurbishment project begins at Junction 26. The work, spanning from September 2025 to Spring 2026, will require traffic diversions to facilitate essential repairs and upgrades.
The M8 eastbound is closed between junction 13 (Provan Rd) and junction 12 (Cumbernauld Rd) this morning. Traffic is being diverted off the motorway, so drivers should exercise caution and seek alternative routes.