M80 and M73 carriageways will be closed overnight starting Monday, June 22 for essential maintenance.

Carriageways will be closed to ensure the safety of both roadworkers and motorists. Work will be carried out for ten days from 8pm to 6am, ending on Friday, July 3. There will be no restrictions on traffic during the day.

The project will include street lighting upgrades, structural inspections and cyclic maintenance such as gully cleansing, carriageway sweeping, litter picking and general maintenance.

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Carnie Morrison, Highway Management (Scotland) General Manager said: “These essential maintenance and street lighting upgrade works are being carried out to ensure the M80 and M73 continues to operate safely and remains in a safe working condition for years to come. 

“Teams are also working due to reduced traffic flows as well as working overnight to minimise delays to motorists as much as possible. 

“We encourage all motorists to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up to date journey information.”

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Information can be found by visiting TrafficScotland.org.