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❗️M8 Major Weekend Closures
📍M8 J19 (Anderston) – J24 (Helen Street) in Glasgow.
Both directions ⛔️CLOSED⛔️
📆 6pm on Saturday 7 November – 1pm on Sunday 8 November 2026
📆 6pm on Saturday 14 November – 1pm on Sunday 15 November 2026
⚠️ Expect disruption with severe delays anticipated. Please allow extra time for your journey.
🚗 Road users are advised to avoid the area using alternative routes and modes of transport where possible.
Full details of this project can be found below ⤵️
🔗 bit.ly/M8FootbridgeReinstate…
@trafficscotland @transcotland @GlasgowCC
Heading out for a Halloween party?
Remember to consider your journeys the morning after drinking.
❗ You could still be over the limit.
@trafficscotland @roadsafetyscot
#M8 W/B Junctions 16 - 17 is currently restricted due to an RTC. lane 2 is closed, traffic passing on lane 1
Current delays W/B 51mins
#M8 W/B Junctions 16 - 17 Lane 1 has re-opened at locus following RTC #expectdelays
#M8 W/B Junctions 16 - 17 is currently closed due to an RTC. Please use alternative route.
⛔️ M8 MAJOR WEEKEND CLOSURES
The M8 will close both directions J19–J24:
📅 6pm on 7 Nov – 1pm on 8 Nov
📅 6pm on 14 Nov – 1pm on 15 Nov
⚠️ Avoid the area and plan ahead
🔗 bit.ly/M8FootbridgeReinstate…
@trafficscotland @transcotland @GlasgowCC @GLA_Airport
#M74 S/B Junction 3a - 4, lane 1 has now re-opened following the vehicle fire.
#M74 S/B Junction 3a - 4, lane 1 is currently closed due to a vehicle fire, Police and fire appliances on site.
Ever heard these myths for driving tired?
Opening a window
Pinching yourself
Turning up the radio help to keep you awake
❌ They don't work
Try a 20-minute break. ☕
#ArriveAlive
@trafficscotland @roadsafetyscot
#A725 N/B off-slip Orbiston has now re-opened following the earlier RTC.
❗️EXTENDED WEEKEND CLOSURE ❗️
📍#A737 St James’ Viaduct eastbound link - #M8 J28A
⏰ 8pm Fri 30 Oct - 6am Tue 03 Nov
🔗 swtrunkroads.scot/scottish-s…
@trafficscotland | @transcotland | @RenCouncil
You must be able to read a number plate at a distance of 20 meters away – roughly five car lengths. 🚗
This can be challenging at night with poor vision. 🌃Be sure to keep up to date with your eye tests!
@trafficscotland @roadsafetyscot
📣 M8 MAJOR WEEKEND CLOSURES
The M8 will close both directions J19–J24 ⤵️
📅 6pm on 7 Nov – 1pm on 8 Nov
📅 6pm on 14 Nov – 1pm on 15 Nov
⏰ Severe delays expected, allow extra journey time
🔗 bit.ly/M8FootbridgeReinstate…
@trafficscotland @transcotland @GlasgowCC @GLA_Airport
❗️M8 MAJOR WEEKEND CLOSURES
⚠️ Expect disruption & #PlanAhead
The M8 will close both directions J19–J24 ⤵️
📅 6pm on 7 Nov – 1pm on 8 Nov
📅 6pm on 14 Nov – 1pm on 15 Nov
🔗 bit.ly/M8FootbridgeReinstate…
@trafficscotland @transcotland @GlasgowCC @GLA_Airport
#A78 Skelmorlie to Largs: from today, Largs Academy school buses between Skelmorlie and Largs are being escorted through the closure morning and afternoon, in co-ordination with the local authority, school management and the bus operator. Strict safety controls apply and the arrangement will be closely monitored. The school can provide parents with the timings of the service. Full update: swtrunkroads.scot/scottish-s…
#A8 Westbound between Newhouse and Chapelhall. Lane 1 has re-opened foolwing earlier spillage at locus
A8 Westbound between Newhouse and Chapelhall. Lane 1 restricted due to oil spillage #approachwithcare
A8 Westbound between Newhouse and Chapelhall. Lane 1 remains restricted due to oil spillage #approachwithcare






