Slateford Road closure: Busy Edinburgh route closed following two-vehicle crash amid emergency service response
Published 11th Mar 2026, 15:47 GMT
A busy Edinburgh road has been closed to traffic following a two-vehicle crash in the Slateford area of the city earlier this afternoon (March 11).
Slateford Road between Robertson Avenue and Slateford Gait is currently closed to traffic following the incident, which took place at around 2.50pm.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “Slateford Road is closed between Robertson Avenue and Slateford Gait in Edinburgh following a two-vehicle crash reported to police around 2.50pm on Wednesday, 11 March, 2026.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.”
Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
Lothian Buses introduced diversions for its 4, 22, 34, 35, and 44 services following the closure of the Slateford Road.