PARTS of a major trunk road in Glasgow will be closed overnight for five nights.

The A8 between junction eight on the M8 at Baillieston and junction six at Newhouse is closed for a series of routine works.

Starting on Monday works will be carried out between 10pm and 5am with signed diversions in place.

On Monday and Tuesday the A8 will be closed in both directions between the Eurocentral Junction and junction 6 Newhouse.

There will also be no access to the A8 from at Chapelhall.

On Wednesday, the A8 will be closed westbound between the Eurocentral Junction and Shawhead.

The offside lane will be closed between the Shawhead Junction and Eurocentral Junction on the same night.

On Thursday and Friday the A8 will be closed both directions between the Baillieston Junction and Shawhead Junction.

There will also be no access to the A8 from the Bargeddie Junction.

Ian Stewart, operating company representative in the South East for BEAR Scotland which is carrying out the work, said: "The closures are planned for overnight when traffic flows are lighter to minimise disruption to motorists.

"We would however encourage them to plan their journeys in advance and allow additional time."