DRIVERS have been urged to use alternative routes as a major junction on the M8 is set for a weekend of disruption.
The closure forms the fifth phase of a major bridge refurbishing project.
Junction 26 at the Hillington Interchange will see its westbound slip road closed from 9pm on Friday, May 8, until 6am on Monday, May 11.
Drivers intending to use the M8 Junction 26 westbound off-slip road will be diverted to exit via the M8 J25A westbound off-slip road to Braehead.
From here, traffic will turn left onto Old Govan Road and will take a further left onto Kings Inch Road, following towards Hillington Interchange where diversion will end.
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Engineering firm Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, confirmed that further restrictions, including a 40mph speed limit and a 2+2 contraflow (splitting one side of the road to permit travel in both directions) around the work site.
Retail outlets in the Hillington area, including Braehead Shopping Centre, will be operating as normal with trading hour details available from their associated websites and social media channels.
Any road closures required have been planned with a later start time to mitigate disruption to shoppers.
Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. The project may also be rescheduled if weather conditions are unfavourable.
Amey also addressed drivers, saying: "Road users are thanked for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.
"Advice is to allow extra time to complete any journeys during this period, using alternative routes where possible.
"Various road network improvements are taking place across the M8 corridor through Glasgow and these should be considered in any journey planning. "
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