The M8 Trunk Road (Junction 29A, Bishopton) (Temporary Prohibition on Use of Road) Order 2024
The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1) and (2), 4(1) and 14(1)(a) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of temporarily prohibiting vehicles the following lengths of road;
- That length of the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road being the westbound off slip road to Craigmuir Roundabout, Junction 29A (Bishopton), a distance of 755 metres or thereby.
- That length of the M8/A8/A8(M) Edinburgh – Greenock Trunk Road being the eastbound on slip road from Commonside Roundabout, Junction 29A (Bishopton), a distance of 730 metres or thereby.
The Order, which is required because works are being proposed to be executed on or near the road, will be in operation from 21st May until 22nd May 2024. It is anticipated that the restrictions will be place on the Westbound off slip between the 07:00 hours until 12:00 hours and the Eastbound on slip between 12:00 hours until 17:00 hours and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.
The Order does not apply to vehicles being used in an emergency for fire brigade, ambulance, police or coastguard purposes or vehicles being used for carrying out the works.
Alternative Routes
Detailed descriptions can be obtained at AMEY, 150 Polmadie Road, Glasgow, G5 0HD
For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit the Traffic Scotland website.
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