Motorcyclist taken to hospital following Edinburgh City Bypass crash
Police have issued a statement after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash which closed a section of the Edinburgh City Bypass and caused major delays.
Emergency services were called to the westbound carriageway of the A720 near the Hermiston Junction and Gogar Roundabout at about 1.10pm on Thursday.
The single-vehicle collision forced the complete closure of the westbound lane, resulting in heavy congestion and knock-on delays across surrounding routes.
The casualty was transported to hospital for treatment, and the road has since reopened.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.10pm on Thursday, 7 May, 2026, we received a report of a single vehicle crash involving a motorbike on the A720 near Hermiston Junction, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended, and the driver was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
Traffic Scotland announced on X, formerly Twitter, that the incident had been cleared at 2.42pm.
In its latest travel update, the agency added: “All is now running clear with the road now re-opened. No further delays are expected to your journey.”