M80 closed overnight after crash as drivers face rush hour diversions

The M80 has been closed overnight due to a crash with drivers facing rush hour diversions of 17 miles.

Emergency services were called to the motorway around 12.25am on Thursday to reports of a collision.

Traffic Scotland confirmed the road is closed between Junction 9 and Junction 8 at Sclandersburn Road overbridge in Denny.

Drivers are facing diversions of approximately 17 miles.

A Police Scotland statement read: “The M80 is closed in both directions between junctions 8 and 9, following a report of a road crash which we were called to around 12.25am on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

“Diversions are in place.”

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