Westbound M8 Closures: Plan Ahead for Nine Nights

0:00Drivers in West Lothian face nine nights of overnight closures on the Westbound M8 motorway near Junction 4 at East Whitburn. Resurfacing work on a three-kilometer stretch starts April 1st and runs through select nights until April 14th. The closures happen from 8.30pm to 6am on April 1st through 3rd, then April 7th to 10th, and finally April 13th and 14th. Westbound traffic will follow a five-minute diversion from Junction 3a by a star-law road, the A7066 and the A801. Beer Scotland, which handles the road, says the night schedule cuts down on daytime hassle but could mean delays for drivers. Network manager Tommy Dean's urges everyone to plan trips ahead and build an extra time. Meanwhile, another spot on the Westbound M8 at Junction 2 near Edinburgh Airport sees overnight closures too. Street lighting upgrades close that stretch from 8pm to 4.30am through April 4th. Travelers should keep an eye on Traffic Scotland's website or social media for live updates to dodge surprises on these busy routes.

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