Heavy delays on M8 as lorry sheds its load

Eastbound commuters on the M8 are facing heavy delays after a HGV lorry shed its load.

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Commuters are stuck in heavy queues eastbound on the M8 this morning. Picture: Traffic ScotlandCommuters are stuck in heavy queues eastbound on the M8 this morning. Picture: Traffic Scotland
Commuters are stuck in heavy queues eastbound on the M8 this morning. Picture: Traffic Scotland

The incident occurred at the Deerpark Roundabout near Livingston this morning.

The roundabout was closed at the A899 Livingston Road junctions just before 8am.

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Police added that the incident was affecting entrance and exit to the M8 and that motorists can expect further delays eastbound due to a broken down lorry at Newbridge.

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