ESSENTIAL resurfacing work has begun on the M8 near Langbank, with a 24-hour contraflow now in place.

Work is underway between junction 29A at Paisley St James and junction 31 at West Ferry.

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out resurfacing works which are due to continue until July 5.

A contraflow is in place between Paisley St James and junction 30 at Erskine.

The eastbound West Ferry on-slip and Erskine off-slip to the M898 are also closed until 8pm on July 4.

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Overnight on July 4, there will be a total closure of the westbound M8 carriageway between Paisley St James and Erskine, as well as single lane closures between Erskine and West Ferry.

During this time, motorway traffic will follow a diversion via Greenock Road.

Amey says the resurfacing will benefit vehicles using the route daily by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for extensive maintenance in the future.

Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles during the works.