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01/06/2023
Improvement Works To Start On M8 Junction 4 Whitburn Eastbound On-Slip
BEAR Scotland is to start improvement works to renew around 0.5 kilometres of the slip road at the eastbound M8 at Junction 4 Whitburn.
Tansport Scotland is investinng £230,000 in the scheme.
For the safety of workers and road users during these works, the M8 Junction 4 eastbound on-slip and main carriageway from Junction 4 Whitburn to Junction 3A will be closed from 8.30pm until 6am on the night of Wednesday 7 June.
A diversion route for traffic travelling eastbound on the M8 will be signposted from M8 Junction 4 to M8 Junction 3A, via the A801, A7066 and A779, adding an estimated 7 minutes and 3.9 miles to affected journeys.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These surfacing improvements will result in smoother and safer journeys for motorists using this section of the M8.
"A carriageway closure is essential to ensure the safety of workers and road users, however we’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption and will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible."
Tansport Scotland is investinng £230,000 in the scheme.
For the safety of workers and road users during these works, the M8 Junction 4 eastbound on-slip and main carriageway from Junction 4 Whitburn to Junction 3A will be closed from 8.30pm until 6am on the night of Wednesday 7 June.
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A diversion route for traffic travelling eastbound on the M8 will be signposted from M8 Junction 4 to M8 Junction 3A, via the A801, A7066 and A779, adding an estimated 7 minutes and 3.9 miles to affected journeys.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the project in advance.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These surfacing improvements will result in smoother and safer journeys for motorists using this section of the M8.
"A carriageway closure is essential to ensure the safety of workers and road users, however we’ve planned the works to take place overnight to minimise disruption and will do all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible."
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