Edinburgh traffic: M8 morning commuters hit by 39-minute tailbacks to Livingston after Hermiston Gait crash

Commuters heading into Edinburgh faced tailbacks stretching miles to Livingston following a peak-time crash on the M8.

Commuters travelling towards Edinburgh were faced with severe travel disruption on Tuesday morning, October 13, after a crash on the M8 triggered tailbacks stretching miles back to Livingston.

The collision occurred on the eastbound carriageway at Hermiston Gait, resulting in the closure of lane three and leaving motorists facing delays of around 39 minutes on their approach to the capital.

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Traffic Scotland first logged the incident at approximately 7.20am as peak-time traffic began to build.

Warning drivers of the disruption in an update on social media, Traffic Scotland said: “The M8 remains restricted EB on approach to Hermiston Gait due to a road traffic collision Lane 3 (of 3) is CLOSED

“Queues backed up to Livingston .

“Delays approx. 39 mins on approach”

Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.