Two-vehicle crash on Glasgow's M8 causes rush hour chaos Recovery has been arranged for both vehicles but traffic remains heavy in the area. Daily Record · Oct 24, 2022
M8 at Shotts to be closed to allow for essential works to be carried out Operating company BEAR Scotland plans to resurface approximately one mile of the trunk road Daily Record · Oct 23, 2022
Edinburgh commuters to expect disruption as resurfacing work to take place on M8 BEAR Scotland have said that a section of the M8 by Shotts in West Lothian will be closed for three nights throughout the start of November for resurfacing work to take place. Edinburgh Live · Oct 21, 2022
'Lover Boy' the bull escapes, causing traffic delays on busy road Glasgow Road Police have warned of potential delays this afternoon after a bull was spotted on the side of the M8. The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2022
'Lover boy' bull storms M8 in Glasgow as bewildered cops warn of traffic chaos The bull, tagged as being named 'Lover boy', managed to wander near to the the M8 near Junction 30 at Craigton this afternoon, Friday October 21. Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022
Police warns of delays as bull named 'Lover Boy' wanders onto the M8 Officer are attempting to coax the curious bull, who found himself near to Junction 30 on the M8, to safety, however, 'Lover Boy' has ignored police so far while he grazes. Glasgow Live · Oct 21, 2022
M8 rush hour crash near Edinburgh sparks heavy delays westbound A road traffic collision on the M8 westbound sparked heavy delays for those travelling out of the capital during rush hour this morning and police attended the scene. Edinburgh Live · Oct 21, 2022
Young West Lothian pedestrian left fighting for life after crash on busy M8 Emergency services were called to the scene on the westbound carriageway of the M8, near Harthill, shortly after 4pm on Monday, October 17 - and the road remained closed for hours. Edinburgh Live · Oct 18, 2022
26-year-old pedestrian airlifted to hospital after horror crash on M8 The person was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow with "life-threatening injuries" Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022
M8 van crash leaves pedestrian fighting for life as police lockdown busy motorway Emergency services were called to the scene on the westbound carriageway of the M8, near Harthill, shortly after 4pm on Monday, October 17. Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022
Section of M8 shut down as mercy crews race to 'serious' Scots road crash A medical helicopter is reportedly in attendance assisting with the ongoing incident at Heartlands in West Lothian. Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022
Edinburgh M8 drivers caught in huge tailbacks as crash closes West Lothian section Junction 5 westbound between Harthill and Whitburn, West Lothian, is currently closed with emergency services on scene due to the incident, with traffic reportedly starting to built in the area Edinburgh Live · Oct 17, 2022
Rush-hour crash causes tailbacks on M8 in Glasgow as cops rush to scene Emergency services sped to the major road shortly after 7am to assist those involved. Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022
Glasgow M8 traffic at a halt as swan has stand-off with drivers Travelling into Glasgow in the morning can sometimes be a bit of a nightmare but this morning's traffic issue was a bit different than the usual tailbacks and delays... Glasgow Live · Oct 13, 2022
Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022 Woman charged over M8 crash after death of teenage girl The incident happened on Sunday, October 17 last year on the M8
Daily Record · Oct 5, 2022 Rush hour chaos as Scots motorway closed following three-vehicle smash Emergency services rushed to the westbound carriageway of the M8 motorway at Junction 3A, between Livingston and Blackburn, shortly before 5pm.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022 West Lothian emergency services respond to three car collision on M8 Police Scotland have confirmed that they have responded to a three car collision on the M8 in West Lothian. Traffic Scotland stated that the west bound lane was closed as a result.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 4, 2022 West Lothian M8 rush hour commuters face long queues after three-car crash An incident took place on the Eastbound carriageway near Livingston at around 7.15am this morning, with commuters looking at lengthy queues.
Daily Record · Oct 4, 2022 Rush hour crash on M8 sparks traffic chaos as commuters face queues The incident took place on the Eastbound carriageway near Livingston around 7.15am.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 1, 2022 Edinburgh M8 and bypass drivers warned after two-car smash at major junction Traffic Scotland issued an urgent update to motorists shortly after 11.45am on October 1 after one lane was blocked on the roundabout slip road heading towards Gogar.
Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022 Lanarkshire drivers warned of overnight closures on M8 near Harthill The closures will allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to complete pier protection works on the bridge that carries the B7057 at Junction 5 over the M8 Motorway.
Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022 Motorists warned as M8 Westbound through Lanarkshire to close overnight from next week Road resurfacing works will see the motorway shut for five nights.
Edinburgh Live · Sep 22, 2022 Essential West Lothian M8 roadworks rescheduled as motorists warned of delays The second phase of refurbishment works on the bridge carrying the motorway over the railway at Junction 3A near Bathgate will now take place on the weekend of September 30 to October 3
Daily Record · Sep 22, 2022 Drivers warned of M8 roadworks Refurbishment works will take place in October
Daily Record · Sep 21, 2022 Travel chaos on M8 as emergency services race to multi-vehicle crash The multi-vehicle smash on the M8 at West Lothian this morning is causing delays of at least 20 minutes for drivers.