POLICE have closed off part of the M8 motorway this morning to deal with an incident.
The force confirmed that the stretch of road is closed at junction 15 and 16.
Officers have been at the scene since 6.55am and said it was closed due to a police operation.
In a statement, the force said: "We are currently dealing with an incident on the M8, Glasgow at junction 15 and 16.
"The motorway is currently closed in both directions."
We are currently dealing with an incident on the #M8 #Glasgow at Junction 15 and 16.
🚫 The motorway is currently closed in BOTH directions. 🚫#WestTRPG
— Road Policing Scotland (@polscotrpu) September 30, 2018
Please be aware that the M8 is closed in both directions at Junction 15 (Townhead). This is due to a Police Incident. @trafficscotland advise to use an alternative route. @policescotland are dealing with an incident outwith our control. Thank you for your patience with this
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 30, 2018
One road user complained on social media about the closure.
The force added: "Ther incident is ongoing and there's no definitive time of conclusion. We don't take the decision to close a major route such as this lightly."
The closure comes as thousands of runners prepare to travel into Glasgow for the Great Scottish Run today.
Traffic was starting to build up in the area at around 8am this morning.
Motorists were advised to use an alternative route.
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