Improvements to road surfaces and drainage
We're improving the road surfaces and drainage on the A8 at Glasgow Road and the Ingliston interchange. This will improve driving conditions and enhance road safety.
Road resurfacing and drainage work will start on Monday 16 September and is expected to finish in March 2025.
Phases
The work will be done in four phases and will temporarily stop between 30 November and 5 January to minimise disruption during the busy festive period.
Each phase of work will be split into two parts:
- Drainage improvement work. This will take place during the day, Mondays – Thursdays between 9.30am – 3.30pm.
- Road resurfacing work. This will take place overnight, Mondays – Fridays between 7.30pm and 6.30am.
Phase 1, (completed) 16 September 2024 - 25 October 2024
A8 Eastbound - from Ingliston Interchange North West slip-road To Gogar Roundabout.
Phase 2, (completed) 28 October 2024 - 15 November 2024
Glasgow Road - From Gogar Roundabout to Maybury Road.
Phase 3, (completed) 18 November 2024 - 29 November 2024
Ingliston Interchange dumbbells and remaining slip roads.
Phase 4, January 2025 - February 2025 (estimated)
Outstanding minor works across all phases, primarily related to road markings. These works are expected to commence in mid-January and will require 1-2 weeks to be completed. Additional information will be provided in due course.
Diversions and traffic management
Road closures and traffic diversions will be in place during the road resurfacing works. These will typically be in place from Mondays to Saturdays between 7.30pm and 6.30am. All roads will be open to traffic outwith these times. No road closures will be in place during the day.
Some road diversions will be in place during the work and this will affect some bus services, including the airport buses. Download maps of diversions for each phase.
Further information
For further details or updates, please contact transport.designservice@edinburgh.gov.uk
