Scotland TranServ is to resume a £6.5 million overhead gantry reinstatement project on the M8 motorway.

The scheme will see work begin to refurbish four gantries on the M8, between Junctions 10 and 11 (westbound), 11 and 12 (westbound), 18 and 15 (eastbound) and 23 and 25 (westbound).

The structures will be installed following extensive refurbishment and maintenance works to the structural steelwork and the upgrading of the lighting technology. Work will commence on Friday, 20 January, with completion scheduled for Saturday, 25 January.

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The refurbishment scheme has been ongoing for the last four months. Once completed, the structures will provide a number of long term benefits including energy savings and helping to reduce the increasing demands of routine maintenance.

Scotland TranServ's operating company representative, Andy Fraser, said: "We are delighted to have successfully completed the third round of our prioritised programme for the refurbishment of the M8 gantries.

"Some of the existing gantries have been in place for over 30 years and this programme will result in significant long term benefits to thousands of motorists using the M8 each day.

"Not only has the signage been improved but also the innovative use of LED lighting will achieve 70% in energy savings per gantry each year ensuring we play a pivotal role in helping Transport Scotland meet its carbon reduction targets for 2020."

(LM)