Rush hour delays for drivers on M8 after lorry strikes bridge at Harthill
Published 5th May 2026, 16:11 GMT
There are currently delays of around 20 minutes
Westbound traffic is delayed on the M8 after a lorry hit a bridge near Harthill services.
Bear Scotland said traffic is currently restricted to a single lane between junctions 4A and 5, after an HGV struck a bridge over the motorway.
The road maintenance company said engineers are assessing the damage.
They confirmed the B718 local road over the bridge will remain open under temporary traffic lights.
Traffic Scotland said drivers on the M8 should expect delays of around 20 minutes.