The Latest Breaking News from M8

A collision near Bathgate has led to delays and blocks on the M8, with drivers seeing delays of up to fifty minutes on their journey and bus services subject to problems.

It's a motorway that's used by tens of thousands of motorists on a daily basis and provides a vital link across the River Clyde - so why exactly is the M898 considered so 'pathetic'? We take a closer look.

A road traffic collision at Hermiston Gait has led to disruption for drivers heading eastbound along the busy road. It is understood that emergency services are on the scene.

The slip road at Livingston will be shut for five months

The work will begin mid-February

Junction 3 near Livingston is currently closed due to the accident, which occurred around 8:20am on Tuesday, January 10. Police confirmed four vehicles are involved and emergency services are on the scene

Huge tailbacks are reportedly forming on the major motorway in Glasgow as a result of the accident.

The essential resurfacing works, initially delayed due to adverse weather, will take place on the M8 westbound main carriageway between Hermiston Gait and Claylands from January 16, for five nights

A picture from the scene shows the badly damaged marked police motor resting against a wall on the eastbound carriageway near Junction 19.