Scotland TranServ is to begin the next stage of a £6 million gantry improvement project on the M8 motorway.
The third phase of refurbishment works will begin on four gantries between Junctions 10 and 11 (westbound), 11 and 12 (westbound), 14 and 15 (eastbound) and 24 and 25 (westbound) on Monday, 24 October.
The scheme will take place between 8pm – 6am until Monday, 31 October. Workers will carry out maintenance to the structural steelwork and as well as upgrades of the lighting technology within the gantries.
The improved 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 have successfully completed the first two phases of this programme and we hope to emulate this during the third round of refurbishments.
"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."
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