M8 J8 Baillieston Interchange

Layout and signage

Carlisle
M73 Link (M74 Link)
Coatbridge
A8
  M73
(M80)



A8

    M73
(M74)

A8(M)

A8

  Glasgow (E)
A8(M) Link
Carlisle
Glasgow (SE)
Glasgow Airport
M73 Link (M74 Link)
Stirling
Kincardine Bridge
M73 Link (M80 Link)

Lane configuration

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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  • Lane 1 exits and returns after the junction.
  • Lane 2 continues ahead.
  • Lane 3 continues ahead.

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