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M8 junction slip road closed due to 'vehicle fire'

Traffic Scotland warned drivers to avoid the area on the M898 southbound exit slip to the M8 eastbound at junction 30.

M8 junction slip road closed due to ‘vehicle fire’ as drivers urged to avoid area — The road was closed after 8.30pm. Google Maps

2nd Oct 2024

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A slip road on to the M8 has been closed in both directions after a vehicle “caught fire”.

Traffic Scotland warned drivers to avoid the area on the M898 southbound exit slip to the M8 eastbound at junction 30.

The road was closed after 8.30pm.

M898 S/B Slip to M8 Junction 30 E/B is currently closed due to a vehicle fire.
— Amey SW Trunk Roads (@SWTrunkRoads) October 2, 2024

A Traffic Scotland post read: “The M898 southbound exit slip to the M8 eastbound at Junction 30 is currently closed due to a vehicle fire.

“Motorists are advised to use an alternative route at this time.”

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