Major disruption expected at M8 Eurocentral for seven days

Drivers are being told to expect major delays because of road resurfacing on Scotland's busiest motorways.

The Eurocentral south roundabout is to be partially closed for the next week as part of the M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements Project.

The works will happen in two stages, restricting access to and from the M8/A8, Maxim Business Park and Dakota Hotel from McNeil Drive and Townhead Avenue.

Phase one started today and finishes 8pm on Saturday, and the second phase will run from 8pm on Sunday, ending on Wednesday. This will result in diversions into the Maxim Business Park and Dakota Hotel.

Transport Scotland Project Sponsor Graeme Reid said: “We recognise this is a very busy junction and these works will cause delays. We are looking to minimise these by having manually operated traffic signals in place at peak times to allow vehicles out of McNeil Drive.

“We have asked our contractor to work as quickly as possible and to open roads as soon as they become available to minimise disruption.

“However, we would urge people to leave plenty of time for their journeys and to expect delays, particularly at peak times.”