Drivers on Edinburgh City Bypass facing ‘severe delays’ of 45 minutes following crash

Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass are facing ‘severe delays’ following a collision near Baberton.

The incident on the A720 was reported at around 12.25pm on Sunday, September 28. Westbound traffic was temporarily blocked but lanes have since reopened.

At around 1.40pm Traffic Scotland advised drivers to use caution on approach and expect delays of around 45 minutes.

Traffic Scotland said: “There is currently a degree of congestion on the A720 westbound approach to Baberton due to an earlier road traffic collision. There are currently delays of 45 minutes on approach. Motorists are advised to use caution on approach and to allow extra time for their journey.”

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