News Update: M8 Junction 26 – Hillington Interchange
Timings: 8 September 2025 – 31 May 2026
Investment Value: approx. £10 million
A major refurbishment and structural upgrade project is slated for the M8 at Junction 26 ( Hillington Interchange ), covering both eastbound and westbound carriageways. The works will address critical issues including vehicle parapets, waterproofing, safety barriers, and carriageway surfacing across four key bridge structures, rolled out in five phases.
Latest Updates & How Drivers Can Stay Informed
| Update | Details |
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| Recent Investigations Completed | From 18–22 August 2025, essential overnight site investigations took place at Hillington Interchange, involving full closures on both sides of the carriageway. Diversions were set up via local roads: eastbound traffic exited at J26, rejoined via J24; westbound traffic exited at J25A, rejoined at J26. Emergency services maintained access throughout (traffic.gov.scot). |
| Roadworks One Month Ahead | Drivers are being warned that from 8 September to 1 October, Phase 1 will introduce a contraflow on the eastbound carriageway, along with a full closure of the eastbound on-slip. A 40 mph speed limit and average-speed cameras will be in place. Noise-dampening measures are applied overnight (thescottishsun.co.uk). |
| Real-Time Alerts via Waze App | To help navigate disruptions, motorists are encouraged to use the Waze app for real-time traffic conditions, routing updates, and incident alerts. Waze aggregates user-contributed data to help drivers avoid delays during the works (Waze). |
Why Waze Is Useful During the Project
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Live Traffic Updates: Waze provides continuous updates, including delays, accidents, or unusual congestion.
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Dynamic Rerouting: The app can instantaneously suggest faster routes around closures or slowdowns.
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Speed & Safety Alerts: Particularly handy given the imposed 40 mph limit and average-speed cameras during works.
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Crowd-Sourced Reports: Includes notifications about lane closures, hazards, or emergency access needs.
