Crash closes M80 motorway near Cumbernauld

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

A collision on the M80 near Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire caused significant delays for motorists on the northbound section.

A collision on the M80 near Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire partially blocked the motorway at Junctions 6 and 6A at around 6.50am on the northbound section. Long tailbacks built up as vehicles slowed on the approach from Junction 4.

Drivers faced delays of up to 40 minutes as the incident unfolded. Traffic Scotland urged motorists to allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes where possible.

The crash was cleared by 7.04am and all lanes reopened on the northbound section. However, significant delays remained as traffic cleared from the congested approach stretching back from Junction 4.

How it is being reported

• Delays of up to 40 minutes reported on motorway into Glasgow after crashDelays of up to 40 minutes have been reported on a motorway heading into Glasgow after an early morning crashGlasgow Times · 20 Oct, 07:05
• Motorway crash sparks long delays for commutersDrivers face 28-minute delays on the motorway this morningThe Herald · 20 Oct, 07:00

In this story: M80 · Cumbernauld · North Lanarkshire · Traffic Scotland

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