M8: Section of the road due to close over weekend so police can search for missing West Lothian man

The M8 is due to be closed over the weekend as part of the search for a West Lothian man who has been missing since August.

Billy McDowell from Whitburn was reported missing in early August and has not been seen or heard from since.

Billy McDowell from Whitburn was reported missing in early August . Picture credit: Police Scotland

Police have announced that a section of the M8 between junctions 4 and 4a will be closed on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20.

The hard shoulder and lane one will be closed between 8.30 am to approximately 8 pm and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey if travelling in the area.

Inspector Myles Marshall said: "It is out of character for Billy to not contact his friends or family and we are urging anyone who may have seen him or has information about his disappearance to let us know.

"Our investigation remains ongoing and as part of our enquiry we'll have officers searching the area between junctions 4 and 4a of the M8 this weekend.

"Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1621 of 2 August 2020."

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