SP Energy Networks will be carrying out electricity pole installation works across the M8 to safeguard the electricity supply in the Whitburn area.

The vital poles going across the M8 near Whitburn will replace the ones currently in position that are beginning to degrade in places. The works will take place overnight this Saturday (19 June) from 10pm until 7am on Sunday (20 June).

While the works are undertaken, the stretch of the M8 between Junction 4 and 4 A will be closed in both eastbound and westbound directions. A signposted diversion will be in place via the B7066, A706 & A801.


Ross Galbraith, District Manager for Central and Fife at SP Energy Networks, said: "Overhead power lines and poles are vital to our network and by replacing them we can ensure a continued safe and reliable supply of electricity to thousands of customers in Whitburn.

"We'll be working through the night from this weekend to keep disruption to a minimum but we would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience our repair works cause and thank motorway users for their patience as we carry out the necessary replacement work.

"We will be working as safely and quickly as possible to carry out the repairs and traffic management measures will be in place to ensure journeys are impacted as little as possible."