Motorists were warned to expect delays during a peak commuting period after a section of one of Scotland’s busiest motorways was closed due to a police incident in the early hours of the morning.
Traffic Scotland said Junction 7 near Haggs was closed to southbound traffic, following the incident at around 2:30am.
Police said they were at the scene due to "concern for a person".
The motorway was shut in both directions for more than three hours while emergency services attended, before the restriction was cut to a single lane.
The issue has now been resolved and traffic is moving freely.
CLEAR✅ ⌚️11:08
🗺️#M80 Junction 7
Traffic now easing and reverting back to normal for the time of day✅@SETrunkRoads— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 3, 2026
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The northbound carriageway reopened just before 6am, but police remained in attendance.
A diversion Wasput in place to keep traffic moving.
No further details about the incident have been released, and no injuries have been reported.
❗️UPDATE ⌚️06:49
🗺️ #M80 Junction 7
The #M80 remains CLOSED Southbound due to an ongoing police incident⛔️
🚔Police are in attendance
Diversion details can be found below👇
Check your journey at https://t.co/YhNVx5VKCN
Do expect delay through morning peak❗️ pic.twitter.com/3rJc1KX1AH— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) March 3, 2026
Traffic Scotland said on social media: “The M80 at Haggs J7 remains closed southbound due to an ongoing police incident.
“The northbound carriageway has now reopened.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "The M80 is closed southbound near Haggs, Falkirk, due to a report of concern for a person.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use alternative routes"
