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M8 restricted in both directions due to pedestrians on the motorway

Motorists have been urged to approach the scene with caution.

M8 restricted in both directions due to pedestrians on the motorway — Traffic Scotland issued an alert at 2.04pm regarding people walking on the motorway. Google Maps

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The M8 has been restricted in both directions on Saturday due to pedestrians on the motorway.

Traffic Scotland issued an alert at 2.04pm regarding people walking between junction 2 and junction 3.

Motorists have been urged to approach the scene with caution.

NEW❗️⌚️14:04#M8 J3-J2 Pedestrian

⚠️The M8 is restricted in both directions at J2 due to pedestrians on the carriageway. Motorists should approach with caution. ⚠️

📢Further updates to follow as we get them📢@SETrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/vY4WDm4VWb
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) April 19, 2025

Traffic Scotland wrote: “M8 J3-J2 Pedestrian.

“The M8 is restricted in both directions at J2 due to pedestrians on the carriageway. Motorists should approach with caution.

“Further updates to follow as we get them.”

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