A1 at Tyne Bridge reopened following hours of disruption due to police incident
Drivers were urged to use alternative routes while emergency services dealt with the incident
A section of the A1 at Tyne Bridge between Dunbar and Haddington has reopened following a police incident in which concern was raised for a person.
Road officers closed the road northbound at the Thistly Cross roundabout and southbound at the junction of the A199 Haddington.
In a post on X, published at 12.23, Traffic Scotland confirmed the A1 Tyne Bridge was closed and urged motorists to use alternative routes.
They said: “The #A1 Tyne Bridge is CLOSED in both directions due to a police incident.
“Alternative routes and extra travel time should be used currently.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The A1 is closed northbound at the Thistly Cross roundabout and southbound at the junction of the A199 Haddington following a report of concern for a person.
“Drivers are asked to avoid the area.”
In a statement issued at 5.27pm, Police Scotland confirmed the road had fully reopened with a man taken to hospital for treatment.