Motorists have been warned of big delays on a busy road this morning.

Traffic Scotland has issued the notice as the M74V motorway is congested Northbound near junctions 6 and 7, in Hamilton.

The service said 30 minute delays can be expected in the area, due to road works being carried out.

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The full Twitter post read: "Traffic is still looking very slow on the Northbound M74, through the roadworks at junctions 7 and 6.

"Current travel time of around 30 minutes.

"Take care."