Edinburgh city bypass re-opens after being closed in both directions due to 'police incident'
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The road closure was in place from 6pm until around 7.30pm, between the Hermiston and Dreghorn junctions of the busy main route, with knock-on traffic congestion reported in the surrounding areas in Edinburgh and Midlothian.


The road was closed eastbound from Hermiston and westbound from Dreghorn. Police are currently at the scene.
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Hide AdAt 5.58pm, Traffic Scotland posted on X: “A720 Hermiston-Dreghorn CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident. E/B closed at Hermiston W/B closed at Dreghorn. Police are at scene. Updates as we get them.”
In an update at 7.23pm, they said: “All lanes now running in both directions following the earlier police incident. Traffic now easing in both directions.”


While AA Traffic News reported earlier: “Road blocked and stationary traffic due to police incident on A720 Edinburgh City Bypass both ways from (Dreghorn Junction) to (Hermiston Gait).”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.30pm we received a report of concern for a person in the Bonaly Road area of Edinburgh.
"Officers attended and a 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged in connection. She’s due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, January 14.”