The M8 has been closed at rush hour after a lorry shed its load.
Traffic Scotland confirmed the street at junction 4 close to Whitburn was closed after 8am on Monday.
Drivers are being urged to use warning on strategy and count on delays of greater than an hour and a half by way of diversions.
The diversion journey time can also be taking drivers round 28 minutes.
Traffic Scotland stated on X: “The M8 is currently closed eastbound at Junction 4a Heartlands due to an unsecure load on a heavy goods vehicle.
“Motorists are advised to use an alternative route at this time.”
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