Lanarkshire motorists warned of disruption on M8 due to fence replacement

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Lanarkshire motorists are being warned of potential delays as workers replace a boundary fence on the M8 near Harthill. Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace over 2,100 metres of boundary fence on the westbound M8 costing Transport Scotland £170,000.Vegetation clearance and fencing replacement work will begin on Monday, January 30, and is expected to continue for eight weeks.

Work will take place between 8am to 5pm from Monday to Friday.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android For the safety of workers and road users during the works, the hard shoulder on the M8 westbound from Junction 4A to Westcraigs Road, east of Harthill Services, will be continually closed from January 30 to March 24, or until the works are completed.The works have been programmed after the bird nesting season, in order to limit the impact on local wildlife.Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These upgrades to the boundary fence along the M8 will improve safety for both road users and local communities.“We’ll do all we can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible and thank the public in advance for their patience and understanding.”Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland www.traffic.gov.scot, or on Twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site