Edinburgh City Bypass

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Woman, 47, dies after being struck by vehicle on City Bypass

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

Edinburgh City Bypass closed in both directions after collision

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

James Bryson, known as Jim, was last seen in Burnhead Crescent around 6.50am on Sunday.

'Out of character' for pensioner to go missing

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

Edinburgh roadworks are a scourge for Lothian Buses

Motorists warned of City Bypass diversion for overnight roadworks

Drivers are being warned that overnight closures on the Gilmerton slip roads on the Edinburgh City Bypass will begin tonight (August 31).

Warning as 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

Queues are building on the Edinburgh City Bypass after an oil spill closed the westbound on-slip road at the Straiton junction

Oil spill closes City Bypass slip road as drivers warned of delays
The oil spill took place at around 1.10pm on Monday afternoon (July 27)
Heather Carrick

Emergency services on the scene this evening on the City of Edinburgh Bypass.

Crash on City Bypass leads to long delays

Huge queues are building on the City Bypass A720 in Edinburgh after a two-vehicle crash closed the westbound carriageway.

Heavy queues and carriageway closed on City Bypass after major crash

Huge queues are building on the City Bypass A720 in Edinburgh after a two-vehicle crash closed the westbound carriageway.

Bypass reopens after crash closed carriageway for hours

The A720 Edinburgh City Bypass.

Driver caught three times over limit gets licence to sell alcohol

Traffic on the City Bypass wanting to carry on straight through the junction would be able to drive through the middle of the roundabout

Students offer cheaper alternative to delayed Sheriffhall flyover

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

Transport Secretary told Sheriffhall flyover must be top of to-do list

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

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following Edinburgh City Bypass crash

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 facing delays on the city bypass

Motorists face delays on Edinburgh City Bypass due to crash

Several weeks of closures planned on A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. (Photo credit: Google Maps/PA)

Edinburgh City Bypass to be hit by month-long overnight closures

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

Sheriffhall flyover decision expected soon after Holyrood elections
A decision on the long-awaited Sheriffhall flyover is expected soon after the Scottish Parliament elections, the head of Transport Scotland has said.
Ian Swanson

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover

No go-ahead for Sheriffhall flyover until after election

Drivers facing severe delays on major road due to 'obstruction'

Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass faced delays of around 30 minutes on Wednesday, December 17 after a swan was reported in the Straiton area.

Rogue swan triggers tailbacks on major route

Traffic is returning to normal following this mornings crash

Three taken to hospital as bypass reopens following rush hour crash

Sheriffhall Interchange.

Prime Edinburgh Development Site at Sheriffhall Interchange Launches to Market

Drivers on the A720 have been warned to expect delays near Baberton Junction westbound

Drivers warned to expect severe delays on city bypass

This well-proportioned detached bungalow provides ideal family accommodation in a popular location, and comes with a multi vehicle driveway along with a double garage.

Property: Well-proportioned detached bungalow

Two people were taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass on Wednesday, October 8

Man charged after 3-vehicle crash during rush hour

The incident on the A720 was reported at around 12.25pm on Sunday, September 28.

Drivers on Edinburgh City Bypass facing ‘severe delays’

Overnight works at the Lothian Westbound Onslip on the Edinburgh City Bypass will take place between September 15 to 22

Series of overnight closures on city bypass begin tonight

Car queue in the bad traffic road. Selective focus.

Delays at city's busiest roundabout due to broken down vehicle

One lane was blocked by a broken down car on the A720 City Bypas near Straiton. Picture: Traffic Scotland.

Broken down car means delays on Edinburgh City Bypass

Repair works on the M8 will see junctions 1 and 2 closed to westbound traffic between 8.30pm and 6am on the night of Friday, July 18

Major Edinburgh junction to be closed for roadworks

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

Traffic at Sheriffhall on the A720, Edinburgh City Bypass (Photo: Traffic Scotland).

Sheriffhall flyover cost 'could be two and a half times budget'

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover

MSPs press for answers on long-delayed Sheriffhall flyover

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

Campaign for Scottish Government to prioritise Sheriffhall upgrade

Bypass road resurfacing works lead to eight nights of closures

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

Breaking 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

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