Over 100 lamps are to switch to LED lighting along the M8 in south west Scotland, it has been announced.

Scotland TranServ has already replaced almost 200 lights across the trunk roads in Renfrewshire.

The second phase of the project is due to last for five nights and will begin on Sunday, 13 March.

Existing mast lighting columns along the motorway will be replaced and the traditional sodium lamps replaced by modern LED lights which reduce energy usage by up to 53%.

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Andy Fraser, operating company representative, Scotland TranServ, said: "We are delighted to roll out this installation programme of LED lighting across south west Scotland and play our part in helping Scotland to reduce its carbon emissions.

"Replacing the traditional sodium lights with the new energy and cost efficient LED equivalent will not only look smarter and last longer, but will also improve night time visibility, for road users."

A further two schemes are due to begin later this month, with the full project expected to be completed by the end of March.

The programme is part of a Scottish Government drive to reduce carbon emission by 47% by 2027.

(LM/JP)