Sections of the M8 and M9 motorways will be closed overnight later this month as we complete a £4 million project to reinforce the local electricity network.
The project – which involved the installation of almost 4km of new underground cables – means the existing overhead lines that run across the M8 motorway can now be removed.
These works will be carried out overnight between 8.30pm on Saturday 30 May and 6am on Sunday 31 May 2026.
As a result, the M8 will be closed in both directions between junctions 2 (Claylands Interchange) and 3 (Dechmont Interchange) during these times. Diversions will be in place.
The M9 eastbound at junction 2 (Philipstoun Interchange) will also be closed to the M8 westbound offslip. Traffic will be diverted via the eastbound M8.
SP Energy Networks’ Project Engineer, Roy Bonnar, said: “We’re investing in our network to ensure our customers continue to enjoy a reliable and resilient electricity supply as demand increases and people make greener choices about how they travel or heat their homes.
“However, to complete the final stages of this major project, we need to close a section of the M8 briefly so we can remove the overhead lines that are no longer required. To minimise any disruption, we’re doing this at the weekend and overnight, when there is less traffic on the road.
“We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused and ask drivers to take this into account when planning their journeys.”