M8 Junction 15–16 Westbound, Glasgow - Assessment determination for resurfacing works

Scottish Government

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TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

M8 JUNCTION 15–16 WESTBOUND, GLASGOW

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

DETERMINATION UNDER SECTION 55A OF THE ROADS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1984

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have determined that the project to undertake resurfacing works on the M8 from Junction 15 to 16 westbound within Glasgow is a relevant project within the meaning of section 55A of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”) as the works fall within Annex II of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of certain public and private projects on the environment, but that having regard to –

(a) the selection criteria contained in

Annex III of that Directive, namely

(i) the use of natural resources, in particular land, soil, water and biodiversity;

(ii) the production of waste;

(iii) pollution and nuisances;

(iv) the risks to human health (for example due to water contamination or air pollution);

(v) landscapes and sites of historical, cultural or archaeological significance,

(b) the results of the Environmental Screening Assessment under section 55A(2) of the 1984 Act,

(c) the information set out in the Record of Determination dated 24 October 2025, available at

https://www.transport.gov.scot/transport-network/roads/road-orders-and-records-of-determination/#63527 ,

the project does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment.

The main reasons for the conclusion that no Environmental Impact

Assessment is required are:

(a) The works will be restricted to the carriageway boundary and verges;

(b) There will be no impacts on the adjacent Listed Buildings; and

(c) Any potential impacts of the works are expected to be temporary, short-term, non-significant, and limited to the construction phase.

The features of the project which are envisaged to avoid or prevent significant adverse effects on the environment are:

(a) Mitigation measures and best practice will be implemented to ensure no short-term or long-term significant negative impacts on the environment;

(b) Containment measures of the working area will be in place to prevent debris or pollutants from entering the surrounding environment; and

(c) Measures will be in place to ensure appropriate removal and disposal of waste;

N MACDONALD

A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers Transport Scotland Roads,

177 Bothwell Street, 5th Floor, Glasgow G2 7ER