PART of the M8 motorway has been closed following an incident.
Traffic Scotland says the road's westbound carriageway has been shut at Junction 6 (Newhouse Junction) in North Lanarkshire after a vehicle crash earlier.
The firm has said the closure is in place to allow the motor to be recovered.
❗️NEW⌚️13:35#M8 Junction 6#M8 Westbound is currently⛔️CLOSED⛔️ due to a previous vehicle collision. This to allow recovery of the vehicle. Please use alternative route where possible.@SWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/8ui96mMp54
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 20, 2024
Drivers are being urged to use alternative routes.