DRIVERS have been facing huge delays on the M8 this morning after a multi-car crash near Anderston.
Traffic Scotland first raised the alarm just after 8am.
The team said on Twitter: “Please note it is VERY busy on the #M8 W/B this morning.
*UPDATE* 08:06 ⌚
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 25, 2018
Please note it is VERY busy on the #M8 W/B this morning. 🚗🚗🚗
An earlier multi-vehicle RTC at Anderston plus routine morning congestion has caused this. #BeAware @ScotTranserv https://t.co/stxTC44C70
“An earlier multi-vehicle RTC at Anderston plus routine morning congestion has caused this.”
At 8.30am, Traffic Scotland provided an update and wrote: “Long delays (up to 1 hour) continue on the #M8 W/B after an earlier multi-vehicle RTC.
*UPDATE* 08:35 ⌚
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 25, 2018
Long delays (up to 1 hour) continue on the #M8 W/B after an earlier multi-vehicle RTC. 🚗🐌
Reports of queuing back to the #M73 interchange and knock on effect being felt on the #M80.
All lanes are running but if you can #PlanAhead and avoid the area. https://t.co/GIsT5OYayF
“Reports of queuing back to the #M73 interchange and knock on effect being felt on the #M80.
“All lanes are running but if you can #PlanAhead and avoid the area.”
The lengthy queues continued as of 9.15am.
#M8 Westbound 09:15 ⌚
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 25, 2018
Lengthy queues continue on the #M8 W/B, delays caused by an earlier RTC.
Allow plenty of travel time if you're intending to use this route or make alternate plans. #BeAware pic.twitter.com/cB2NcwECdy
Traffic Scotland warned: “Allow plenty of travel time if you’re intending to use this route or make alternate plans.”
*UPDATED* 11:10⌚
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) October 25, 2018
Traffic congestion on the #M8 Westbound has eased. 👍#SafeTravels https://t.co/zL6UCBAHMY
Traffic eventually eased by 11am.
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