Network Improvements
The M8, M73 and M74 motorway networks are vital links in the trunk road network of Central Scotland.
The need for the M8/M73/M74 Network Improvements Scheme emerged from traffic modelling studies carried out as part of the M8 Baillieston to Newhouse option evaluation process.
Major influences identified were as follows:
- It is forecast that there will be significant congestion at peak times on the M8, M73 and M74 motorway network in the vicinity of Baillieston and Maryville Interchanges
- Improvements are necessary to provide an acceptable level of service and to ensure that benefits are maximised on adjacent committed schemes (M8 Baillieston to Newhouse and M74 Completion)