M74 Traffic Update Traffic news and updates for the M74
M74 Traffic News
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The following traffic incidents, roadworks and road closures are reported within 25 miles of the M74:
Motorway Information
- Motorway
- M74
- Description
- Linking Glasgow (Pollokshields) to the A74(M) at Abington.
- Counties
- Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire
- Length
- 1991 – present
- Existed Since
- Constructed 1991–1999
- Completed
- Major junctions
Text TRAFFIC M74 to 68899 for live M74 traffic news
Traffic Conditions by SMS
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Simply text TRAFFIC plus the postcode, city or road/motorway to 68899.
TO:
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TRAFFIC BS11AA
68899
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More Information
M74 Motorway Services
Abington Services
M74 and A74(M) at J13
Bothwell Services
M74 southbound between J4 and J5
Hamilton Services
M74 northbound between J5 and J6
Happendon Services
M74 at J11 and J12
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M74 Traffic Tweets
Local Petrol Stations

The above petrol and fuel prices can be found at petrol stations in the Moffat area, and include unleaded, diesel, super and LPG fuel prices.
- ViewColvin Garage (6.9mi away)
Moffat 01683 220147 - ViewBenmar Garage (7.1mi away)
Moffat 01683 220010 - ViewCastleview Filling Station (13.3mi away)
Sanquhar 01659 50291 - ViewBurnside Filling Station (13.8mi away)
Sanquhar 01659 50328 - ViewTrigony Filling Station (14mi away)
Thornhill 01848 331317
Regional Weather Forecast
Tomorrow's weather (Friday) in Dumfries will be light rain showers with a maximum daytime temperature of 49°f and a nighttime temperature of 36°f (9°c/2°c). Wind will be coming in from the NNW, reaching 18mph. On Saturday it'll be sunny intervals , with 14 miles per hour wind from the NNE. Daytime temperatures will reach 50°f, and during the night the temperature will drop to around 34°f (10°c/1°c).
Wind from the SSW will reach mph in Dumfries on Sunday), with sunny in the area. The temperature during the day will reach 49°f, and 32°f overnight (9°c/0°c). Monday's weather will be sunny intervals in Dumfries, with daytime temperatures reaching a maximum of 49°f, and night-time temperatures reaching a low of 46°f (10°c/8°c).
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24 MAY![]() MAX 49° (9°c) MIN 36° (2°c) WIND 18mph (NNW) | 25 MAY![]() MAX 50° (10°c) MIN 34° (1°c) WIND 14mph (NNE) | 26 MAY![]() MAX 49° (9°c) MIN 32° (0°c) WIND 8mph (SSW) | 27 MAY![]() MAX 49° (10°c) MIN 46° (8°c) WIND 9mph (WSW) |
Local Radio Stations

The following radio stations may broadcast traffic and travel news & bulletins for the local area. Use the 'Traffic' function on your RDS radio (marked TA, TP, TI or Traffic) and you will be automatically switched to travel and traffic conditions.
| 100.2 FM | Classic FM (Douglas) www.classicfm.co.uk/ |
| 102.4 FM | Energy FM (Douglas) www.energyfm.net/ |
| 103.1 FM | Radio Borders (Peebles) www.radioborders.com/ |
| 104.2 FM | 3FM (Douglas) www.three.fm/ |
| 105.2 FM | Energy FM (Douglas) www.energyfm.net/ |
| 105.2 FM | Energy FM (Douglas) www.energyfm.net/ |
Local Police

- ViewStrathclyde Police (7.2mi away)
Leadhills 01659 74222 - ViewThornhill Police Station (12.8mi away)
Manse Road 01848 330200 - ViewStrathclyde Police (15.1mi away)
Douglas 01555 662455 - ViewStrathclyde Police (16mi away)
Biggar 01899 220100 - ViewPolice (20mi away)
Lesmahagow 01555 552400
Breakdown Recovery

- ViewCar & Truck Services (4mi away)
Elvanfoot 01864 502236 - ViewCampsie Recovery Service (15.5mi away)
Biggar 01899 220089
Garages & MOT Testing Stations

- ViewJAMES HARVIE & SONS lTD (8mi away)
Abington 01864502375 - ViewWILLIAM BROWNRIGG (13mi away)
Thornhill 01848330203 - ViewNITHSDALE GARAGE (13.5mi away)
Sanquhar 0165950838 - ViewJAMES HARVIE & SONS LTD (14.3mi away)
Symington 01899308200 - ViewJAMES F ROBERTSON (14.7mi away)
Penpont 01848330235
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