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M73 J2 - M8 J8 (Baillieston NB slip linking M73 to M8)

Direction:Northbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 9:20pm

The merge from the M73 northbound at Junction 2 Baillieston onto the M8 westbound is closed due to roadworks.

M8 Junction 4

Direction:Eastbound & Westbound

Incident type:Hazard

Start time:7th of May 2026, 8:56pm

There M8 at Junction 4 is currently affected by smoke. Motorists advised to approach with caution.

M74 J2 (Cambuslang Road Junction)

Direction:Northbound

Incident type:Breakdown

Start time:7th of May 2026, 8:22pm

The M74 northbound at Junction 2 is restricted due to a broken down vehicle.

M8(E) J20 West Steet On-Ramp Closure.

Direction:Eastbound

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:7th of May 2026, 8:39pm

The M8 eastbound Junction 20 West Street On-Ramp is closed for essential overnight roadworks. Use diversion.

A78(S) Eglinton

Direction:Southbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 8:06pm

The A78 is currently closed southbound between Eglinton and Meadowhead Roundabouts, Irvine due to essential overnight roadworks as are all associated slip roads in between. A signed diversion is in place.

A78 (N) Monktonhead Rbt to Meadowhead Rbt - Closure

Direction:Northbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 7:56pm

The A78 is currently closed northbound between Monktonhead Roundabout and Meadowhead Roundabout Troon, due to essential overnight roadworks as are all associated slip roads in between. A signed diversion is in place.

M74(S) Junction 8 Offslip

Direction:Southbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 7:56pm

The M74 southbound Junction 8 offslip is closed for essential roadworks. Diversions are in place.

M8 J25A - Slip On

Direction:Eastbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 7:52pm

The M8 eastbound on-slip at Junction 25A is closed overnight to facilitate essential roadworks.

A720 (W) Sheriffhall Roundabout to Straiton Junction

Direction:Westbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 7:41pm

The A720 westbound is closed overnight between Sheriffhall Roundabout and Straiton to facilitate essential roadworks. As a result, there is no westbound access to the motorway via the slip roads at Gilmerton and Lasswade.

A75 Stapleton Road, Annan

Direction:Eastbound & Westbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 7:08pm

The A75 at Stapleton Road Annan is closed for essential roadworks. Diversions are in place.

A9 Faskally

Direction:Southbound

Incident type:Closure

Start time:7th of May 2026, 12:53pm

A9 Faskally - The southbound off-slip is closed due to essential roadworks. Please note the southbound on-slip is also closed.

A87 Skye Bridge High Winds

Direction:Eastbound & Westbound

Incident type:Weather

Start time:7th of May 2026, 12:25pm

Road users are advised to use caution crossing the A87 Skye Bridge due to high winds currently affecting driving conditions.

A9 Crossgates to Perth

Direction:Northbound

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:4th of May 2026, 8:22pm

The A9 is restricted in both directions, due to a contraflow system in place, between Crossgates and Perth.

A737(N) to M8(E) J28a

Direction:Northbound

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:11th of April 2026, 4:26am

The A737 is currently restricted northbound at the slip to the M8 eastbound Junction 28a due to essential continuous roadworks.

A82 Kings House Hotel

Direction:Both Directions

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:6th of April 2026, 2:28am

Due to roadworks in the area, the A82 near Kings House Hotel in Glencoe will operate under temporary traffic lights.

A83 Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead

Direction:Both Directions

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:24th of December 2025, 1:08pm

The A83 is currently restricted in both directions at Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, due to emergency roadworks.

A83 Rest and Be Thankful

Direction:Both Directions

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:13th of December 2025, 1:07pm

The A83 Rest and Be Thankful is operating under temporary traffic lights.

M8 Jct 24 - Jct 27

Direction:Both Directions

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:17th of October 2025, 11:33am

The M8 between Junctions 24 and 27 is currently restricted in both directions due to essential long term planned roadworks. A 40 miles per hour speed restriction is in place through these works.

M8 Jct 16 - Jct 18

Direction:Eastbound & Westbound

Incident type:Roadworks

Start time:12th of March 2021, 8:53pm

The M8 Eastbound and Westbound between Junctions 16 and Junction 18 is currently restricted due to essential bridge repairs.