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Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

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There are delays of almost 90 minutes on the A720 City Bypass and knock-on delays on the M8 following a crash near Clovenstone.

Everything we know about Edinburgh City Bypass crash amid major delays

Part of the Edinburgh City Bypass has reopened to traffic following a closure of both lanes for more than 17 hours after a crash last night.

Edinburgh City Bypass fully reopens after 17-hour closure

Drivers facing traffic chaos as bypass remains closed after 14 hours

The A720 is restricted westbound at Calder junction due to a road traffic incident

Traffic returns to normal after City Bypass crash causes delays

Motorists continue to face delays as both lanes reopen, with traffic backed up to Straiton

Edinburgh City Bypass reopens fully after rush hour crash

Traffic had backed up to the Straiton Junction

Motorists face rush hour delays as City Bypass crash closes one lane

There are long queues on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass following a crash at Sheriffhall Roundabout.

Drivers warned of long delays on Edinburgh City Bypass after crash

The incident happened near Sheriffhall Roundabout, on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Overnight traffic restrictions on Sheriffhall Roundabout planned

A slip road onto the Edinburgh City Bypass is set to close overnight next week while repairs are carried out

Busy road in Edinburgh to close overnight for road repairs

Drivers are being warned of overnight closures at slip-on and slip-off roads at the Straiton junction on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass later this month.

Edinburgh City Bypass slip roads set for overnight closures

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

Heavy traffic on Edinburgh City Bypass as morning crash causes delays

There are long queues on the Edinburgh City Bypass this afternoon following a crash on the westbound carriageway between Straiton and Calder.

Half-hour delays on Edinburgh City Bypass after afternoon crash

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.

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The crash took place at the Sheriffhall roundabout on the A720, Edinburgh city bypass.

Police hunt for Mercedes driver after 'hit-and-run' on major road

There are heavy lines of traffic after a crash on the westbound carriageway of the A720 City Bypass near Hermiston Gait.

Drivers warned of delays on A720 City Bypass following crash
Emergency services were in attendance at the scene of a crash on the City Bypass
Heather Carrick

Drivers are being warned of heavy congestion on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass in the eastbound direction following a crash earlier this afternoon.

Rush-hour drivers warned of delays after crash on bypass

Drivers are being warned that the eastbound carriageway of the A720 City Bypass will be closed from 8pm this evening for essential works.

Drivers warned as section of city bypass to close this evening

This Traffic Scotland camera at Dreghorn shows the traffic congestion on the westbound carriageway of the Edinburgh city bypass.

Long delays on Edinburgh City Bypass following lunchtime crash

Drivers are facing delays of up to 40 minutes

Significant delays on Edinburgh City Bypass after rush hour accident

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover

Extra lane 'could ease congestion' at Sheriffhall roundabout

An artist's impression of the proposed flyover at the notorious Sheriffhall roundabout on the City of Edinburgh Bypass.

Sheriffhall roundabout project 'in pipeline' but still no start date

Overnight roadworks will take place on the A720 eastbound between Lothianburn Junction and Straiton Junction from Monday, June 23

8 nights of closures on major route set to begin next week

Sheriffhall Flyover plans. (Image: Transport Scotland)

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Major city route blocked after crash as drivers face delays

Power outage affecting all traffic lights on city bypass

All you need to know about roadworks and closures on city bypass
Around two kilometres of road surface on Edinburgh City Bypass will be repaired over the next two weeks with works set to begin tonight.
Neil Johnstone

Edinburgh councillor Graeme Bruce said the lack of progress was 'extremely disappointing'

Drivers 'fed up' with Sheriffhall improvement delays

Road closures following police incident on major road

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The westbound off-slip road at Dreghorn will be closed for two nights.

Bypass drainage works lead to overnight closures of slip-roads

A man has been caught by police after allegedly riding an e-scooter on the Edinburgh city bypass.

Police arrest man caught riding e-scooter on Edinburgh bypass

Traffic was brought to a standstill on the Edinburgh City Bypass last Thursday due to severe flooding. Picture: Dr David Mitchell

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Drivers facing 40 minute delays on city bypass

There are long delays on the Edinburgh bypass

Long delays on bypass as two incidents spark tailbacks

Heavy congestion has been reported on the Edinburgh City Bypass near Dreghorn Junction

Drivers facing long delays on Edinburgh City Bypass

Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass are facing 'severe' delays following a crash involving several vehicles. Photo: Traffic Scotland

'Severe' delays on Edinburgh City Bypass after 'multi-vehicle incident'

Drivers are facing delays in the Edinburgh city bypass following a police incident

Drivers facing delays on city bypass as police deal with incident

Stock photo of flooding on Clifftonhall road near Newbridge, Edinburgh, in January 2020.

Heavy rain brings chaos to city's roads

Vehicle fire sparks delays A720

Vehicle fire on Straiton Road sparks traffic delays

Traffic is building at Hermiston Gait after an earlier crash closed the road

Major road closed and police on scene after serious crash

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass: police say a motorist failed to stop after hitting a motorcycle. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Driver failed to stop after hitting motorbike

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Readers' letters: Sheriffhall road plan is decades out of date

Traffic is slow on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Calder, after a crash.

Drivers warned to ‘expect delays’ after crash on city road

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Police were reportedly called to a collision on the Hermiston Gait roundabout in Edinburgh.

Drivers facing delays after rush-hour crash on major road

Traffic Scotland shared this dramatic image of the fire (Image: Traffic Scotland)

City bypass brought to standstill by vehicle fire

Parts of the A720 and M90 will shut while essential works are carried out

Sections of A720 and M90 will close for roadworks

Edinburgh bypass crash: Emergency services called to crash between car and lorry on Friday morning on the A720 near Hermiston Gate

Emergency services called to crash between car and lorry on the Edinburgh Bypass

A 25-year-old man has died following a crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Pedestrian, 25, dies after being hit by car on city bypass

The Edinburgh City Bypass is currently closed

Bypass closed in both directions after pedestrian hit by car

Part of the Edinburgh City Bypass will close for three nights to allow resurfacing works to take place.

Drivers warned as section of A720 set to close for resurfacing works

Pic Greg Macvean. A702 City Bypass and off ramp Lothianburn Junction heading west.

Resurfacing works on Lothianburn Junction scheduled

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