Roadworks near Glasgow Airport have been postponed.
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been undertaking maintenance on the A737 St James’ Viaduct link to M8 Junction 28A.
The works include replacing the expansion joint on the east abutment which are due to take place throughout October with various traffic management arrangements.
Overnight closures were due to be in place on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 but have now been rescheduled to Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 due to predicted bad weather.
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During this time, traffic will be diverted onto the A737 off slip to St James' Interchange to join the M8 via the Junction 29 eastbound on slip, where this diversion will end.
Please be advised that bridge plates will be installed on Sunday, October 11 and a temporary speed restriction of 30mph will be in place until November 2.
This temporary speed restriction will be enforced by average speed cameras on the eastbound carriageway.
An overnight closure of the A737 from Linwood will also be required on Sunday November 1 to facilitate the removal of the average speed cameras.
On the same date traffic will be diverted via Linwood Roundabout, Linwood Road, Barskiven Road, Ferguslie Park Avenue, Greenhill Road, the A726, St James’ Interchange, and the M8 Junction 29 eastbound on-slip.
Two consecutive full extended weekend closures at this location will be required on the following dates: 8pm on Friday, October 23 until 6am on Tuesday, October 27 and 8pm on Friday October, 20 until 6am on Tuesday, November 3.
Traffic will be diverted onto the A737 off slip to St James' Interchange to join the M8 via the Junction 29 eastbound on-slip, where this diversion will end.
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