A second phase of major works will result in a further 10 weeks of closures on Glasgow’s M8.

Balfour Beatty, on behalf of Transport Scotland, began works to replace copes and parapets on the northern approaches to Kingston Bridge on August 29 of this year.

The first phase of works on the eastbound carriageway will be completed by Sunday, October 30.

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The second phase of work will begin on the westbound side of the bridge on Monday, October 31.

As a result, road closures will be in place “most nights” between 10pm and 6am for approximately 10 weeks.

The diversion route for westbound M8 traffic during these closures will be:

Exit M8 18 Charing X/Kelvingrove > Newton Street > M8 westbound

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During periods of closure, local traffic using the Anderston on or off slip will be diverted via the following routes:

Anderston off Slip Closure

Exit M8 18 Charing X/Kelvingrove > Newton Street > Argyle St

Anderston on Slip Closure

Continue on North Street > Join M8 westbound at Junction 18

Outwith these times the bridge will operate with narrowed lanes to allow for any day shift works to be completed.

Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

For further traffic updates visit Traffic Scotland here.