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Amy Duffy

Kingston Bridge drivers face 10 weeks of diversions and delays amid major roadworks

Drivers are facing 10 weeks of diversions and delays as the second phase of work gets underway on the Kingston Bridge.

Overnight closures start tonight (October 30), with travellers told to watch out for signs warning of major works.

For the eastbound closures, the diversion route for M8 traffic will be

M8 Junction 22 M77, A8, Carlisle M74 > M74 Junction 1 A8 Tradeston > Paisley Road > Kingston St > King George V Bridge > Broomielaw > North Street > M8.

Traffic heading to Edinburgh and the Lothians are encouraged to use the M74 and M73.

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The diversion route for westbound M8 traffic during the full closure will be:

Exit M8 18 Charing X/Kelvingrove > Newton Street > M8 Westbound.

Traffic heading beyond west of Glasgow is encouraged to use the M73 and M74.

During periods of closure, local traffic using the Anderston on/off slip will be diverted via the following routes:

Anderston off Slip Closure

Exit M8 18 Charing X/Kelvingrove > Newton Street > Argyle St

Anderston on Slip Closure

Continue on North Street > Join M8 Westbound at Junction 18.

Access for emergency services will be maintained at all times.

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