Drivers facing delays near Edinburgh Airport as police block road

Police reportedly stopped by a white car

Drivers faced delays near Edinburgh Airport as police responded to an incident on Glasgow Road on Thursday morning.

A police car was reportedly blocking the busy route before the turn off to Scotland’s busiest airport at around 9.30am.

A witness, who was catching a flight this morning, said there was “really bad traffic” in the area. He added: “There’s something happening on the airport road. Really bad traffic and the police are not letting people go beyond the turn off before the airport.”

Police are stopping traffic on Glasgow Road near Edinburgh Airportplaceholder image
Police are stopping traffic on Glasgow Road near Edinburgh Airport | Iconic

The AA website showed heavy congestion along Glasgow Road on the approach to the airport.

The incident has now been cleared. Police Scotland has been asked about the nature of the incident.

This is a live news story, more updates to come.

News you can trust since 1873
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice