M8 to close for five nights at Uphall in November due to resurfacing works

A section of the M8 is to close for five nights next month due to roadworks.

BEAR Scotland confirmed the westbound carriageway at Uphall will be closed for resurfacing works between 8.30pm and 6am on five nights from Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 6.

The project will involve renewing 863 metres of road surface.

A signed diversion route will be in place from M8 Junction 2 via the M9 to Newbridge Roundabout, then the A89 to Dechmont roundabout and the A899 to Livingston East Roundabout, where the M8 westbound can be re-joined.

The diversion will add approximately nine minutes and 1.6 miles to journeys.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South-East network manager, said: “Carriageway closures are essential to ensure the safety of both road users and our workforce during resurfacing.

“We’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption, however we understand this may still cause inconvenience for some road users. We thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.

“If you need to use this route during the works, our advice is to plan ahead and allow extra time for the diversion.”