Section of M80 near Denny to close for resurfacing work

The M80 will be closed southbound near Denny so resurfacing work can be carried out. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

The southbound carriageway of the M80 near Denny is to shut to traffic from Tuesday, October 27 until Thursday, October 29 from 7.30pm to 6am each day.

The work is part of a £277,000 project that will see 1285 metres of carriageway resurfaced.

A signed diversion route will be in place from Junction 9 Pirnhall to Junction 8 Bankhead, via the M9 eastbound and the M876 eastbound, turning at Junction 3 Bowtrees to rejoin the M9 westbound and then the M876 westbound.

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This diversion will add an estimated 11 minutes and 9.9 miles on to affected journeys.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. Strict physical distancing protocols will be in place to protect teams and ensure they remain safe on-site.

Real-time journey information is available on the Traffic Scotland website.

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