The M8 eastbound and westbound carriageways between Junction 6 Newhouse and Junction 11 Stepps will be closed overnight for five nights, commencing Monday 31 October 2022, for essential traffic sensor installation works.
Why is M8 closed just now?
M8 Jct 15 – Jct 18
The M8 both Eastbound and Westbound between Junctions 15 and Junction 18 is currently restricted due to essential bridge repairs.
Is there still roadworks on the M8 to Glasgow?
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Network Management Contract for the South-West Trunk Road Unit, are undertaking essential bridge refurbishment work on the M8 between Junctions 25 (Cardonald) and 25A (Braehead) from Monday 7th March until Thursday 30th June 2022.
Is the M8 in Glasgow Open?
The new M8 was opened to westbound traffic on Sunday 23 April and eastbound traffic on Sunday 30 April. The new road layout features heavily revised junctions which mean both local and national journeys have changed.
What are they doing on the M8 Glasgow?
The slip road at Charing Cross is likely to remain shut until November 2023 as engineers continue to carry out repairs on 50-year-old concrete pillars supporting the motorway. The works have been ongoing since last year causing long queues for frustrated commuters.
What’s the hold up on M8?
Main M8 Travel News
There are currently no incidents reported on the M8 east.
Where was the crash on the M8?
The collision happened on the M8 westbound, near junction 4A for Whitburn, on Sunday 17 October.
How long is M8 closed?
The M8 eastbound and westbound carriageways between Junction 6 Newhouse and Junction 11 Stepps will be closed overnight for five nights, commencing Monday 31 October 2022, for essential traffic sensor installation works.
Is M8 tunnel open?
The WestConnex M8 is now open and provides 9km twin tunnels from the M5 East at Kingsgrove to a newly built interchange at St Peters.
Is the M77 still closed?
There are currently no incidents reported on the M77 south.
When did the new M8 open?
A major construction project to build the final section between Newhouse and Baillieston was completed on 30 April 2017.
M8 motorway (Scotland)
| M8 | |
|---|---|
| History | Opened: 1965 Completed: 2017 |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | Sighthill55.9244°N 3.3128°W |
Is Bolt coming to Glasgow?
Ride-hailing app Bolt is set to operate in Glasgow after securing a licence from the council despite an objection from private hire drivers. The city’s licensing committee has granted permission for a booking office on West Regent Street to the UK arm of the Estonian firm, which works in a similar way to Uber.
Why was the Arches Glasgow closed?
The venue had 7,800 square metres (84,000 sq ft) of floor space which was spread over two floors and seven arches. In June 2015, The Arches announced on their website that the company would go into administration and had no choice but to close down the facility, after its licensing hours had been curtailed.
How much is Stefan King Glasgow worth?
£50 million
Multi-millionaire hospitality group owner Stefan King was clocked speeding in his car with a distinctive personalised number plate. King, who owns the G1 group of bars and clubs and is reputed to be worth more than £50 million, was caught speeding at nearly twice the limit.
What is the problem on M74?
There are currently no incidents reported on the M74 south.
What is happening in Glasgow news?
Glasgow
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- 8 of the most beautiful Scottish whisky distilleries to visit.
- Van flips in Glasgow city centre as man rushed to hospital.
- Scots murderer killed neighbour with shovel and stabbed him nine times.
Is M8 junction 16 open?
Slip roads at Junction 16 remain open. Signed diversion routes are in operation.
Is a77 closed?
The closure will be in place from 8pm on Monday 12th September until 6am on Tuesday 13th September 2022. The scheme will then recommence on Friday 30th September 2022 as planned.
Where is M8 built?
Germany
BMW M8
| BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) | |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing |
| Designer | Marcus Syring |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer (S) (Coupe/Convertible) Full size car (F) (Gran Coupe) |
Is M8 junction 17 closed?
The roadworks will be in place until viaduct works are finished in autumn 2023.
Where is the new bridge over the M8?
Why is it needed? Hillington Footbridge is located around 1.1 km west of Junction 26 on the M8 motorway and provides a pedestrian route over the motorway between Cockles Loan on the north side and Arkleston Road on the south.