A section of the M8 motorway is partially flooded due to icy rain battering the country.
Traffic Scotland confirmed that lane 3 is flooded westbound at Junction 28 of the busy stretch.
Drivers are being urged to approach the area with caution despite traffic continuing to move past the flooding.
⚠💦#M8💦⚠ 15.55
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 15, 2018
Heavy rain means that Lane 3 (of 3) is partially flooded W/B at J28
Traffic is coping but approach with care.#DriveSafe #DriveToRoadConditions
Drivers on Scotland's roads have been told to take extra care, with snow and ice expected to affect travel throughout the weekend.
The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to severe amber level and indicated that heavy snow with blizzards could lead to travel delays and power cuts across parts of the country.
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