Road Closures

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Major roadworks set to hit drivers in Seafield and Leith

The Gogar underpass on A8 Glasgow Road has been closed to traffic due to flooding.

Busy route closed to traffic due to flooding after heavy rain

Lower Granton Road has been closed to traffic following a reported crash.

Busy road in Granton closed following reports of crash

North Bridge will close overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday

Edinburgh's North Bridge to close northbound for next two nights

Resurfacing works and pedestrian upgrades will take place in two phases over the next seven months

Greenbank hit by seven months of road closures as diversions announced

Roads in the city centre are set to close for a few hours on friday morning with sailors form the HMS Queen Elizabeth set to march from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to City Chambers.

Council clear up 'street party' mystery as road closures announced

Waterloo Place will be closed westbound until November 20 while Scottish Water carries out “essential repairs”.

Locals express frustration as another city centre road closes

A march in support of Scottish independence will be taking place through Edinburgh's Old Town today (September 5).

Full list of road closures as Scottish independence march takes place

Here are all of the road closures you need to be aware of before Bon Jovi's Edinburgh gig.

Full list of road closures as Bon Jovi returns to Murrayfield Stadium

Campaign group Living Streets said that their report on Edinburgh's Cowgate eight years ago showed that it was a dangerous place for pedestrians.

Walking charity urges council to better enforce city road closures

Police have closed an Edinburgh road after a man was found injured in the street—with traffic affected in both directions

Busy Edinburgh road closed for hours after man rushed to hospital

US country singer Luke Combs is set to perform in Edinburgh on Friday and Saturday

Luke Combs: How to get there, road closures and travel information

An aerial photo of the Bankton Junction on the A1 in East-Lothian near Tranent and Prestonpans.

Motorists warned of four nights of East Lothian road closures

Eight weeks of closures on city bypass and M8 at Hermiston Gait begin

A number of road closures will be in place in Edinburgh this summer for the busy festival period

City centre road closures confirmed ahead of busy festival season

An image from the scene of the incident near Cables Wynd House, Leith.

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A police incident at Cables Wynd House in Leith has resulted in the closure of Henderson Street and diverted bus routes.

Major route remains blocked to traffic amid police incident in Leith

Armed police were filmed attending the incident on Henderson Street in Leith

Breaking Street taped off amid armed police response to incident at Leith flats

Scotland will go head to head with Fiji Murrayfield Stadium on July 18

Road closures confirmed for Scotland v Fiji Nations Championship clash

King Charles will welcome thousands of people to the annual Holyrood Garden Party on Tuesday, June 30.

Full list of road closures for Holyrood Garden Party 2026

King Charles is set to attend the official opening of parliament at Holyrood on Saturday

Weekend road closures for Royal visit and Armed Forces Day march

The annual Pride Edinburgh parade takes place in the city centre this weekend.

Full list of city centre road closures for Pride Edinburgh 2026

Zach Bryan has announced a huge show at Murrayfield Stadium next year.

Police issue advice to Zach Bryan fans heading to Murrayfield gig

Motorists are being warned of motorway closures. Pic: Adobe stock

Motorists warned of East Lothian overnight road closures on the A1

The incident happened on Leith Walk.

Edinburgh tram hits pedestrian closing large section of Leith Walk

Roads are closed in East Lothian this weekend as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival returns

Full list of East Lothian road closures during marathon weekend

There will be widespread travel disruption in Edinburgh this weekend due to road closures

Full list of Edinburgh road closures over marathon weekend
Over 100 road closures have been announced in Edinburgh and East Lothian between Friday and Sunday
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Hearts fans react outside the stadium after their team's victory (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images)

Saturday road closures planned if Hearts win league title

Hearts-fans follow the Scottish Cup 2012 victory parade lead by the bus with the Hearts players on Dalry Road

Hearts parade: Route, road closures and bus diversions revealed

Hearts travelled through the streets of Edinburgh on their victory parade after beating Hibernian in the final of the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park in May, 2012. Pictured is the open-top bus and fans along Dalry Road heading into Gorgie.

Route unveiled for Hearts trophy parade in event of historic title win

The second annual Tartan Parade takes place in Edinburgh on Saturday, May 9.

Full list of city centre road closures as Tartan Parade returns

Emergency services were called to the scene of a fire at a property on Whitson Road near Balgreen on Monday morning.

Watch as smoke billows from flat window as firefighters tackle blaze

Contraflow will be in operation on this stretch of the M8 near Whitburn for the next two weekends.

Motorists using the M8 told to expect delays as bridge works begin

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Scottish independence supporters on the march. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Full list of road closures ahead of city centre march this weekend

31 great photos as filming for TV series gets under way in city

Months of roadworks will get under way in Edinburgh later this month to allow for ‘important investigatory work on four strategic water mains.’

Months of roadworks as ‘investigatory work’ gets under way

Buses and traffic have been diverted following reports of a crash near Commercial Street in Leith.

Busy route closed following reports of crash as buses diverted

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of Scotland V France match

The best routes for getting to Murrayfield have been revealed

How to get to Murrayfield - best routes to avoid congestion

Scotland take on New Zealand at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday, November 8

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of Scotland V England

Works to improve pavements, roads and cycle lanes near The Meadows in Edinburgh are now under way

Everything you need to know about active travel changes at The Meadows

Works on Telford Road in Edinburgh began on Monday, January 26 and are expected to last for six weeks.

Drivers warned of delays during six-week project

The works are set to begin on January 19

Road closures announced ahead of month-long bridge works on M8

Fireworks are launched from Edinburgh Castle at Hogmanay

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of Hogmanay events

There have been 27 attacks in Bothwell between 2021 and October this year.

Affluent historic Scottish village rocked by 27 petrol bomb attacks

Four days of roadworks on key city road begin today

Murrayfield sells out on a regular basis.

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of Scotland V New Zealand

Two marked police vehicles were involved in a crash on Broughton Street in Edinburgh.

Three officers taken to hospital after crash involving police vehicles

Storm Amy saw trees fall down across all of West Lothian’s country parks with Beecraigs being hardest hit

West Lothian Council teams work overnight to clear up Storm Amy chaos

Met Office advice on staying safe in strong wind as warning in place for Edinburgh.

Met Office advice on staying safe in strong wind as warnings issued

Essential resurfacing works on the M8 will see overnight road closures in place for the next two weeks.

Overnight M8 road closures for two weeks

Lothian Buses pay ’attention to accessibility’

All bus diversions in place during 10k races this weekend

The Edinburgh men’s and women's 10k races
take place on Sunday, September 21

All road closures in place for 10k races this weekend

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