Drivers in Glasgow are being warned to once again expect “severe delays” amid major works on the M8 this coming weekend, which will see all 16 lanes of the motorway closed between Junctions 24 and 22, reports Glasgow Live. Similar closures were also in place on 7 and 8 November.

Traffic will be diverted via Helen Street, Edmiston Drive, Paisley Road West, Paisley Road, Kingston Street, Commerce Street, Broomielaw, and the A804, before joining the M8 eastbound at Junction 19.

Traffic affected by an M8 Junction 23 eastbound on-slip road closure will join this diversion at Edmiston Drive and follow the same route to Junction 19.

Junctions 20 and 24 westbound will also be closed, and diverted via West Street, Morrison Street, Paisley Road, and Paisley Road West.

The M77 northbound carriageway will also be closed at Junction 1, including the Junction 1 northbound on-slip road, and the M74 westbound carriageway will be closed at Junction 1 with traffic diverted via Scotland Street, Seaward Street, and Paisley Road West.

Amey is warning of “severe delays” during the closures, stating on its website:

“Road users are strongly advised to avoid the area during the closures, with significant delays anticipated across the surrounding road network and diversion routes.

“During similar closures in 2024, delays of up to one hour were experienced, and comparable delays are possible if traffic levels are not significantly reduced. Please consider alternative routes and modes of transport or avoid travelling through the area wherever possible.”

(Picture: Traffic Scotland)