Drivers facing long delays on M8 at Livingston after crash

Drivers are facing delays of more than 30 minutes after the M8 was closed on Friday morning due to a crash.

Motorists were left facing lengthy delays after a crash closed the eastbound carriageway of the M8 between junction 2 and 3. Traffic Scotland first reported the incident at around 11.15am, with drivers urged to seek alternative routes.

Traffic cameras looking towards Claylands showed traffic at a standstill, while recovery of the vehicle involved was taking place.

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Images from Traffic Scotland's cameras show tailbacks | Traffic Scotland

In an update at 11.35am, a Traffic Scotland spokesperson said the road had reopened.

He said: “The road has reopened on the M8 eastbound between junctions 3 and 2 following a closure to allow for recovery of a vehicle.

“Delays remain as a result [and are] approximately 33 minutes currently.”

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