THE M73 southbound carriageway has reopened after the road was closed in both directions due to a lorry fire. 

The sliproad from the M80 onto the M73 has also been fully reopened.

The motorway is still closed northbound from Junction 2 Baillieston Interchange but one lane is expected to reopen soon. 

Traffic is still reported to be stationary on approach. 

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) confirmed they currently have six engines at the scene after the fire was reported at 6.44am. 

There are no reported casualties. 

Traffic Scotland reports police are also in attendance.

An SFRS spokesperson said: "We were alerted at 6.44am on Thursday, March 24 to reports of a lorry on fire on the M73 near Junction 2 on the Northbound carriageway.

"Operations Control mobilised six appliances to the scene, where crews currently remain in attendance as they work to make the area safe.

"There are no reported casualties at this time."

Police Scotland have also been contacted for comment.