M8: Huge delays as major motorway closed near Edinburgh due to 'overrunning road works'

By Rachel Fergusson

Live Reporter

Published 25th Nov 2025, 07:58 BST

The M8 is closed westbound.

Drivers are facing significant delays after a major motorway is closed this morning due to road works overrunning.

UPDATE❗️⌚️07:36#M8 Jcts 2-3

The #M8 is currently ⛔️CLOSED⛔️ W/B between junctions 2-3 due to overrunning road works

⚠️E/B is also heavily congested on the M8 onto the M9 due to this with delays of approx. 50 minutes ⏱️

📣delays and updates to follow@SETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/8pJVywqOiw
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) November 25, 2025

Traffic Scotland said the M8 was closed westbound between junctions two (Claylands Interchange) and junction three (Dechmont Interchange).

It said eastbound traffic on the M8 onto the M9 is also facing heavy congestion, with drivers facing delays of 50 minutes.

Edinburgh Glasgow Traffic Drivers Road works

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