Two busy Glasgow motorways are set to be hit with a series of closures.

Bear Scotland has said overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M80 and M73 motorways from Monday, November 11, to allow essential resurfacing repairs.

The road firm says closures will take place between 8pm and 6am each night on the M80 mainline carriageway between Junctions 2 (Robroyston Interchange) and 6 (Old Inns Interchange), and the M73 mainline carriageway near Junction 3 (Mollinsburn Interchange).

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Road workers will work in phases over 18 days, moving on to the next section in the programme once repairs are completed at each location.

During the closures, signed diversions will be in place for motorists.

The closures are as follows:

  • From Monday, November 11 until Thursday, November 14, the M80 northbound will be shut between Junctions 3 and 5.
  • From Friday, November 15 to Saturday, November 16, the M80 northbound will be closed between Junctions 4 and 6.
  • From Sunday, November 17 until Tuesday, November 19, the M80 southbound will be closed between Junctions 6 and 4a.
  • From Wednesday, November 20 to Friday, November 22, the M80 southbound will be shut between Junctions 5 and 4.
  • From Saturday, November 23 until Tuesday, November 26, the M80 southbound will be closed from the M80/M73 diverge to Junction 3.
  • On Wednesday, November 27, the M80 southbound will be shut between Junctions 3 and 2.
  • On Thursday, November 28, the M73 southbound will be closed from the M80.M73 diverge to Junction 2.

Carnie Morrison, Highway Management (Scotland) Limited General Manager, said: “These essential maintenance works are being carried out overnight when traffic flows are reduced to minimise delays to motorists as much as possible.

“Carriageway closures are vital to ensure the safety of the workforce and motorists, however we will look to complete these works as quickly and safely as possible.

“We thank all road users for their patience and encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website.”