Bear Scotland has announced that resurfacing works on the westbound M876 near Falkirk is set to begin following an investment of £115,000 Transport Scotland.

Overnight roadworks are scheduled for three nights from 19:30 until 06:00 on Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Friday 11th December.

For the safety of road workers and motorists, the westbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed at Junction 7 during these works.

A signed diversion route will be in place directing westbound traffic around the works via the M9 and A905 from Junction 6, Earlsgate. This will add an estimated seven minutes to affected journeys.


All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.

All personnel on site will be subject to strict physical distancing protocols in line with Scottish Government guidance. Thorough risk assessments have been developed and cleansing stations will be implemented on site.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These £115,000 surfacing improvements near Falkirk will repair defects in the road surface, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.

"It is essential for the safety of road workers and motorists that we close the carriageway during these works, however we've them to take place overnight in order to minimise any disruption.

"We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements."