Part of Motorway Shut Following ‘Multiple Collisions’ in Icy Conditions

Traffic on the A9 in heavy snowfall as heavy snow continues to cause disruption to many part of the Highlands. Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a third day as much of the country braces itself for further snow and icy conditions. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as minus 6C in parts of rural Scotland. Picture date: Wednesday January 7, 2026.

A stretch of motorway has been shut following “multiple collisions” in icy conditions as fresh weather warnings were issued following days of wintry conditions.

Police Scotland said the A74(M) was closed in both directions between junctions 14 and 16 in South Lanarkshire on Thursday afternoon and that emergency services were at the scene.