M8 route near Whitburn reopens after lorry spill caused carriageway closure earlier this morning
The incident was first reported by Traffic Scotland at around 8am on Monday morning (April 27)
The M8 eastbound carriageway has re-opened following major delays earlier today.
The busy motorway was closed between Junction 4a and 4 near Whitburn at around 8am this morning after a lorry shed its load.
Drivers faced major rush-hour delays as a result with huge tailbacks for those heading east.
It has now been confirmed that the eastbound carriageway has re-opened but there are still significant delays of up to 85 minutes on approach.
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Traffic Scotland said in its latest update: “The M8 is now FULLY OPEN eastbound following an earlier vehicle with shed load.#
“Drivers should approach with caution and expect delay as queues clear.”
Details of the diversion route and journey updates can be found on the Traffic Scotland website.