Roadworks can cause delays for patients, visitors and staff travelling to our sites. Information will be posted here for major planned roadworks we have been made aware of.
The websites below also provide more information on roadworks that may have an impact on your journey. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Amey – (South Trunk Road Network – South West Unit), including M8 motorway
- Scottish Roadworks online – Planning, co-ordination and quality of roadworks in Scotland
- Tell Me Scotland – Information for planned roadworks for all local authorities in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area
- Traffic Scotland – up to date information on traffic for the trunk road network for Scotland.
Current and forthcoming roadworks
M8 Kingston Bridge works
Overnight roadworks/road closures continue to take place on the Kingston Bridge and surrounding approach roads of the M8 motorway. Information on current and planned works is available from Amey.
M8, Hillington Interchange – Major Bridge Refurbishment – Festive Period restrictions
Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is undertaking a major bridge refurbishment project, including rail and slip road upgrades, on the M8 at Junction 26 (Hillington Interchange). These essential works will be delivered over five phases from September 2025 until Spring 2026 and include significant repairs and upgrades to four key bridge structures, addressing vehicle parapets, structure waterproofing, safety barriers, and carriageway surfacing.
M8 slip roads associated with the maintenance will remain open as usual between Thursday 18th December 2025 and Sunday 4th January 2026. Phase 3 will commence from 5th January 2026.
These works will cause delays on the M8 and on diversion routes, particularly at peak times, so please allow additional time for travel. More information on these works is available from Amey
Active & Sustainable Travel Information
Vale of Leven Hospital to Royal Alexandra Hospital bus service
NHSGGC provide a bus linking Vale of Leven and Royal Alexandra Hospital for staff, patients and visitors. The timetable for the service is available here. More information on this service is available at our news page. The service will not operate on Christmas Day or New Years Day. A Saturday service will operate on 26th December 2025 and 2nd January 2026.
Public Transport Information
For up to date information on public transport, please visit Traveline Scotland. This includes information on service levels over the festive period.
JMB Travel – New bus service
From 11th January 2026, JMB Travel will introduce an express bus service from Newarthill, Newmains, Cleland and Motherwell to Glasgow City Centre. This service will also provide connections to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. More information is available from JMB Travel.
Glasgow Bus Alliance
The Glasgow Bus Alliance is a partnership of the leading bus operators in Glasgow, and the surrounding areas, who are working together to transform the bus travel experience for current and future bus customers in the city. More information is available from Glasgow Bus Alliance.
Community Transport Association
The Community Transport Association is a UK member-based charity providing leadership, training, advice, and operational support to transport related charities, community groups and social enterprises across the UK. More information is available from Community Transport Association.