Early morning crash on Edinburgh City Bypass causes delays for commuters as carriageway partially blocked

Commuters are facing queues and delays this morning following a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Queues are currently building on the A720 westbound following a road traffic incident between Gilmerton and Straiton.

The incident was first reported by Traffic Scotland at around 8.05am this morning (August 27).

The westbound carriageway on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass has been partially blocked following a road traffic incident between Gilmerton and Straiton. | Google Maps

The carriageway had been partially blocked by the crash but all lanes have since reopened.

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Despite the carriageway reopening, Traffic Scotland told those travelling to still expect delays on approach, saying in a travel update: “The A720 now has all lanes running westbound between Gilmerton and Straiton, following a road traffic incident. Traffic is still heavy in the area.”

Police Scotland have been contacted for comment.