M80 Motorway Closed: Police Incident Causes Major Delays in Scotland (2026)

Major road closure sparks hours of delays on M80 in central Scotland

A police incident overnight forced the M80 southbound to close from junction 7 (Haggs, near Falkirk), leading to delays of up to about 90 minutes for drivers. The route began reopening around 10:00 this morning.

Traffic Scotland reported significant slowdowns for journeys between Falkirk and Glasgow and noted heavy congestion in the surrounding areas.

Southbound travelers coming off the M876 and M9 were warned to expect waits of up to 90 minutes, though authorities later said conditions were gradually improving.