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M8 roadworks and closures

Closures tonight, this weekend and the next two weeks, plus the works running now on the M8, straight from National Highways.

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Is the M8 closed? Quick answers

Checked 15:17 on Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Is the M8 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M8 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Tonight's M8 closures ›

Is the M8 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M8 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

This weekend's M8 closures ›

Are there roadworks on the M8 right now?

No. Nothing is running on the M8 at 15:17.

Works running now ›

From National Highways' closure report and live feed. Full closure means the carriageway is shut; lane and slip road closures leave it open. Times can change, so check before you set off.

M8 closures tonightTue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the M8 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

M8 closures this weekendFri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00

No. No closures are planned on the M8 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

M8 roadworks running now

✅ No roadworks on the M8 right now

Nothing is running on the M8 at 15:17. Planned closures are listed by night on this page.

M8 live traffic →

M8 closures in the next 2 weeksOther nights, as far ahead as National Highways have published (to Mon 9 Nov)

No other M8 closures are published yet.

❓ M8 roadworks — Frequently Asked Questions

Are there roadworks on the M8 right now?

No roadworks are currently running on the M8 according to National Highways.

Is the M8 closed tonight?

No. No closures are planned on the M8 tonight (Tue 3 Nov, 18:00 to 06:00).

Is the M8 closed this weekend?

No. No closures are planned on the M8 this weekend (Fri 6 Nov 18:00 to Mon 9 Nov 06:00).

When are M8 roadworks usually carried out?

Most National Highways lane closures on the M8 run overnight and are lifted before the morning peak (07:30–09:00). Full carriageway closures are usually weekend nights, with a signed diversion.

🛣️ Data from National Highways · All UK roadworks · Overnight closures · M8 live traffic
Roadworks change at short notice. Always follow signs and signals on the road.

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