Edinburgh street reopens after residents evacuated as bomb squad called to report of 'suspicious item'
Restalrig Avenue has been closed to traffic following the incident this afternoon
An Edinburgh street has been reopened to traffic after the bomb squad attended reports of a “potentially suspicious item” being found.
Restalrig Avenue was closed to traffic and nearby residents were evacuated from their homes on Monday afternoon after the suspicious item was reported.
An eyewitness told the Evening News that police were first spotted in the area at around 1pm before residents got a knock on their door to leave their homes at around 3pm.
The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit had been deployed to the area.
The nature of the suspicious item has not been confirmed by police.
As a result of the incident, Restalrig Avenue was closed between Loganlea Avenue and Loganlea Drive for a period of time.
However, it has now been confirmed that the road has reopened as normal.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh has re-opened following a report of a potentially suspicious item, which was received around 12.25pm on Monday, 10 August, 2026.
“Emergency services, including the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), attended, and the item was made safe.
“No injuries were reported. A number of properties were evacuated as a precaution.
“The public is thanked for their patience.”
Lothian Buses has also confirmed that a previous diversion for the service 25 has been removed following the road reopening.