Broughton Road in Edinburgh closed due to 'carriageway subsidence'

A major Edinburgh road has been closed this morning due to 'carriageway subsidence'.

Broughton Road in Edinburgh closed due to 'carriageway subsidence'

Broughton Road, near Canonmills, is currently closed to traffic between East Claremont Street and Logie Green Road - according to the council-run Twitter account Edinburgh Traffic News.

Subsidence is a very specific issue that occurs when the ground collapses or sinks lower.

One Twitter user reportefd that a large pothole had appeared in the road at lunchtime on Sunday, and that cars were struggling to get past it.

The road is expected to remain closed to traffic for a prolonged period of time.

Edinburgh Council have been contacted for more information.

More to follow.