Single-lane running between Junctions 6 (Old Inns) and 9 (Pirnhall) from 19:30 Friday to 06:00 Monday, with a 40mph limit and significant delays expected.

Drivers using the M80 this weekend are being urged to plan ahead as BEAR Scotland resumes major refurbishment of the bridge carrying the motorway over Station Road, north of Junction 7 at Haggs.

From 26–29 June, a contraflow will be in operation for the third of five planned weekends in June and July. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction between Junction 6 (Old Inns) and Junction 9 (Pirnhall) from 19:30 on Friday until 06:00 on Monday, with a reduced speed limit of 40mph in place.

Further weekend restrictions are scheduled for 3–6 July and 10–13 July.

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David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: "These bridge refurbishment works are progressing well, however we expect the contraflow this weekend to result in significantly increased journey times for motorists using the M80.

"Decisions about how to undertake such essential works are never taken lightly. Unfortunately, the location of this bridge, close to one of the busiest junctions in Scotland where the M80 and the M876 merge, limits potential traffic management options.

"We apologise for the unavoidable disruption while these essential works are undertaken.

"Our advice is to check the latest travel updates, allow extra time for journeys, and consider alternative routes during the weekend contraflows."

The project involves refurbishing and re-waterproofing the structure to ensure it remains safe and reliable for years to come, reducing the likelihood of reactive M80 closures caused by underlying bridge deck issues.

Every effort will be made to have the M80 fully open each Monday morning at the end of weekend works.

Activities are weather dependent and may be postponed and rescheduled at short notice.

Emergency services and other stakeholders have been consulted in advance to share details of the plans.

This bridge scheme forms part of a wider programme of major works on the M80 running until July, including overnight carriageway closures and diversions.