A MAJOR Glasgow motorway is set to be closed for 10 days for "essential" works as motorists are advised of diversions. 

Resurfacing work on the southbound M77 between Junctions 3 and 4 will start from Monday, July 24 and last until Thursday, August 3 between the hours of 10pm and 6am, each night. 

The works are to make improvements for the tens of thousands of drivers a day who use the route.

Amey, who will carry out the work on behalf of Transport Scotland, said it will reduce the need for more "extensive maintenance" in the future.

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Traffic will be diverted off the M77 southbound at Junction 3, taking the A727 Nitshill Road and Rouken Glen Road before turning right at Eastwood Toll to follow the A77 Ayr Road southbound to rejoin the M77 at Junction 5.

There will also be daytime lane closures to allow for the cooling of deeper sections of treatment. 

Traffic management will be removed by 6am on Friday, August 4.

A spokesperson for Amey, said: "This scheme will benefit around 32,000 vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition of the carriageway and reducing the need for more extensive maintenance in the future. 

"Access for emergency service vehicles will be maintained throughout these works. 

"We thank road users for their patience and co-operation while this essential work takes place."