Bridge Demolition Project To Begin In North Lanarkshire

A bridge demolition project is to begin later this month in North Lanarkshire.

The Bredisholm Road Bridge over the A8 at Bargeddie is being levelled to install a new pedestrian footbridge over the A8 as part of the M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project.

As a result of the scheme, the A8 between Baillieston and Shawhead Junctions will be closed in both directions from 8pm on Saturday, 15 October to 8am on Sunday, 16 October. Diversions will be in place.


The new structure will provide improved access for pedestrians and cyclists to local amenities.

A spokesperson for Transport Scotland said: "When complete, the M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project will significantly reduce congestion across the central Scotland motorway network, including on the A8 between Baillieston and Shawhead."

(LM/CD)