Edinburgh City Bypass

The scene at the Straiton junction on the bypass, shortly before the westbound carriageway was re-opened at around 10.30am.

Bypass re-opens after drivers stuck in their cars for hours

The Westbound carriageway at the Straiton Junction of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass on-slip is currently restricted due to a broken down vehicle.

Bypass closed after car bursts into flames during rush hour traffic

Drivers on A720 facing one-hour delays following crash

Man, 53, dies following multiple vehicle crash

Section of M8 near city bypass to close for overnight works

Drivers facing severe delays on bypass following multi-vehicle crash

Courier led by sat nav on to notorious city bypass junction

Emergency services race to city bypass following 3-vehicle crash

Princes Street Gardens were closed last month after heavy rain caused major flooding.

Heavy downpours cause flash flooding in city centre

Motorists were stranded in their vehicles on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Call for full review of City Bypass after severe flooding

Take a look through our gallery to see 18 old photos showing what life was like in Edinburgh 34 years ago, in 1990.

18 old photos showing Edinburgh in 1990

Watch: residents share videos and pictures following severe rainfall

Drivers facing one-hour delays on city bypass

Delays on city bypass following breakdown

Severe delays on city bypass following crash

Police carried out a crackdown on drivers using their mobile phones

Midlothian Police report city bypass drivers for alleged phone use
Midlothian Police carried out a day of action on the city bypass last Wednesday.
Jamie Saunderson

Drivers facing 40 minute delays on city bypass

A man was spotted playing the drums on the Edinburgh City Bypass today

Bizarre scenes after man spotted playing drums on motorway

British businessman Richard Branson poses with his pink Pontiac car outside his new Virgin Megastore, opening in Edinburgh in July 1990.

18 more photos of Edinburgh in 1990 – including opening of huge store

Drivers face delays following collision

Edinburgh traffic: Delays on city bypass following collision

Drivers on the A720 are facing 'severe delays' following a multi vehicle crash

Long delays on major route after multi-vehicle crash

A 68-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene following a three vehicle crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass

Woman dies in crash involving car and two lorries on city bypass

Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass should expect ‘longer than normal travel times’ following a collision on the A720

Drivers facing delays on city bypass after crash

A decision on whether the Sheriffhall plans should go ahead in their current form is due to be announced 'in due course'

Sheriffhall roundabout decision ready

An excellent opportunity has arisen to purchase this tastefully extended, traditional, stone-built cottage set in a semi-rural location in the desirable area of Hillend.

Five-bedroom stone-built cottage on the outskirts of Edinburgh up for sale

The A720 eastbound approach to Lasswade, which will be closed for resurfacing works on Sunday night.

City bypass set for partial closure due to resurfacing works

Traffic is queuing on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass after a break-down.

Heavy traffic on bypass after incident
Edinburgh City Bypass partially restricted after incident partially blocks A720
Anna Bryan

One lane has been closed due to crash on M8 outside Edinburgh

Man rushed to hospital after M8 crash

The bypass was closed between the Gogar roundabout and Hermiston Gait following a crash.

City bypass closed eastbound after crash

Emergency services rushed to the scene on the A68 this morning. Photo by Traffic Scotland.

Crash on the A68 sees two people rushed to hospital

A vehicle has broken down just ahead of the roundabout (pictured to the right of the lorry), leading to queuing traffic westbound on the bypass.

Lane blocked at Sheriffhall Roundabout due to breakdown

Edinburgh City Bypass crash: A720 blocked after collision at A701 Straiton Road with slow traffic

Heavy traffic warning over bypass crash

A black-and-white dog was spotted wandering alone on Ferry Road in Edinburgh in the early hours of Friday morning. (Photo credit: Anette Xln)

'Scared' lost dog spotted wandering alone on busy street

A section of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass will close for three nights.

Drivers warned as section of A720 closes

A car ploughs through flood water near the Bush science park, Penicuik.

Flooding impacts Capital roads after heavy rain

Drivers are facing severe delays

Drivers facing severe delays after four vehicle crash on main road

Also known as "The Veiled One" is a Celtic winter goddess of the cold and the wind. She was a creator and a destroyer, and would determine how long the winter would last. She was neither good nor evil, an immortal being, she would return to her youth in the spring, ageing again in the winter. The Celts would pile up stones for her, to give her shelter, and in return, she would bring fertility to the land.

Here are some of our favourite Scottish Christmas traditions

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Here are the most expensive streets to live on in Edinburgh

Edinburgh city bypass crash: Road near Sherffhall roundabout on A720 closed after crash as emergency services attend the scene

Man rushed to hospital after bypass crash

An Edinburgh dog creche may be forced to turn away clients due to noise complaints from neighbours.

Edinburgh dog daycare centre staff 'harassed' over noise complaints

A section of the Edinburgh City Bypass A720 will close for five nights in October.

City bypass set to close for several nights

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Lothianburn and Straiton. Pic Greg Macvean.

Road resurfacing works due on City Bypass

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

Dalkeith Country Park provides a beautiful backdrop to the Go Ape treetop experience with ancient woodlands, gardens, historic buildings and picturesque ponds

Family days out near me: Go Ape, Dalkeith - Conquering the treetop challenge tak...

An artist's impression of the new Sheriffhall roundabout flyover.

Fears Sheriffhall revamp could be cut back

A slip road has been closed on the Edinburgh City Bypass due a vehicle fire.

Firefighters tackle HGV blaze on busy Edinburgh City Bypass

Police are reportedly in attendance at a crash at Craighall Roundabout on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Lorry involved in crash on Edinburgh City Bypass

Traffic Scotland alerted drivers to two separate road traffic collisions, which both occurred on the A720 Straiton this morning.

A720 Straiton re-opens after three-vehicle crash and breakdown

Emergency services attended the scene

Edinburgh City Bypass reopens after bus on fire closes A720

The slip road from the Edinburgh City Bypass onto the A1 at Old Craighall Junction is set to close as part of planned roadworks.

Edinburgh City Bypass slip road set for closure

In a report conducted by INRIX, the journey from A700 Brougham Street to the The City of Edinburgh Bypass, the A702 South, nabbed fifth place in the most congested roads excluding London (Photo: Google).

Edinburgh named in top 5 most congested UK roads outside of London

The incident was reported by Traffic Scotland at 7.20am on Thursday morning on the A720 E/B between Calder and Baberton (Photo: Traffic Scotland).

Edinburgh City Bypass crash causes significant delays

Road Policing officers are continuing to investigate a hit-and-run crash which took place on the Edinburgh City Bypass at the weekend and left a man seriously injured.

Police continue investigation into Edinburgh Bypass hit-and-run crash

Stock photo.

Roadworks on the Edinburgh City Bypass at Millerhill and Lasswade

Stuart and the swan he rescued on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass on Thursday morning (Photo: SSPCA).

Swan on the Edinburgh City Bypass rescued