Traffic

Dozens of speed cameras are in operation in Edinburgh every day.

Full list of Edinburgh's speed camera locations in March 2025

Traffic had to cope with flooded roads in Murrayfield after Edinburgh was hit by a torrential downpour in July 2000.

15 great pictures of city traffic in the 2000s

An aerial shot of the planned new Redheughs village on the western edge of Edinburgh.

'It will be chaos': Residents react to plans for 1,300 home village

Road closed after crash involving car and e-scooter

A reckless teenager, 17, was forced off his e-bike after a high-speed chase in Blackpool

Reckless yob forced off e-bike after high-speed chase through park

Traffic calming measures to help combat boy racers

The M8 motorway may not be the highway to hell, but Scotland's busiest road just got a bit busier (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

All lanes now clear on M8 after huge queues due to two vehicle crash

SFRS attended reports of a vehicle fire at Edinburgh Airport

Fire crews rush to airport as car fire causes major delays

Leith low traffic neighbourhood is made permanent

A month of overnight roadworks on the M8 to begin next month

Drivers facing long delays after lorry fire on M8

Drivers are being warned that farmers will stage a protest rally on Edinburgh City Bypass this weekend. (Picture: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia)

Drivers warned of City Bypass delays due to farmers' protest

Leith LTN

Opinion divided on Leith LTN, says community council

A section of North Berwick High Street will be closed to daytime traffic to allow for repair work.

East Lothian high street will close to traffic for one month

Several roads around Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh will be closed before and after Scotland’s Six Nations rugby match against Italy on Saturday, February 1.

Road closures and travel information for Scotland v Italy rugby match

Leith low traffic neighbourhood shows 'positive impacts'
Leith’s low traffic neighbourhood has seen a reduction in vehicles and an increase in walking and cycling - and nearly three-quarters of residents are happy with the measures.
Ian Swanson

Emergency crews are dealing with a car fire on the Edinburgh City Bypass at Hermiston Gait.

Heavy traffic on major route cleared after vehicle fire

The A1 is closed in both directions at Torness due to an overturned lorry.

Major road closed after lorry overturns in high winds

Several streets in Edinburgh city centre have been forced to close due to a police incident.

Drivers told to avoid several city streets due to police incident

Frustration as Dalmahoy junction upgrade still waiting to start

Tory leader's car doesn't comply with Capital's LEZ

Sheriffhall Flyover plans. (Image: Transport Scotland)

Sheriffhall upgrade branded a 'dinosaur' project

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information and witnesses following an incident of dangerous driving in the Saughton Road North area.

Police probe social media video of car speeding at 82mph in 20mph zone

Works are set to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing over the coming days.

Queensferry Crossing works set to cause two overnight M90 closures

Edinburgh bypass was re-opened following the earlier police incident which led to the closure, with traffic seen travelling freely just before 7.45pm at Baberton.

City bypass re-opens after earlier closure due to 'police incident'

Snow trapped guests at the Tan Hill Inn, in North Yorkshire

I was snowed-in at 'off-the-grid' pub...it was a great adventure

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
A major Edinburgh road which was closed this morning after a car burst into flames has now re-opened, with motorists stuck in their cars for hours now moving again.
Kevin Quinn

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

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

CCTV shows van plough into a wheelie bin blown onto road outside pub

Cycleway scheme panned for narrowing pavements and removing bus lanes

Disruption set to return at major roundabout plagued by closures

MSPs clash over Holyrood Park car ban

Contrversial one-way system hailed as success

West Bar roundabout has officially reopened after an extensive remodelling.

Video shows opening of 'Dutch' roundabout with 'safer' cycling options

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

Drivers on A720 facing one-hour delays following crash

20mph Zones have made Edinburgh roads safer, with a drop of 30% in road casualties since their introduction in 2018

20mph speed limit extended to 66 more city roads

The A199, is the former A1 road in East Lothian, and faced new speed restrictions.

East Lothian Council pauses plans to reduce speed on former A1

Busy roundabout to remain partially closed due to sewer repair works

Major roundabout to remain partially closed after sink hole discovered

Drivers in Edinburgh are facing major delays and traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again.

Traffic chaos as Cameron Toll roundabout partially closes again

Pupils evacuated from school due to emergency gas repairs

The scene at South Queensferry this morning, with the Queensferry Crossing closed to traffic, with a diversion over the Forth Road Bridge now in place.

Queensferry Crossing closed due to snow

'Severe delays' for drivers as major route closed in both directions

Late-night Cowgate traffic ban set to be extended

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

Call for low traffic neighbourhoods across city

Access to the site of the proposed new car washing facility from West Granton Road is gained in between the United Wire factory and the Anchor Inn pub.

New hand car washing and valeting facility approved

Poppy wreaths, wooden crosses and flowers will be laid in remembrance. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

All road closures and bus diversions for Remembrance Sunday events

Busy roundabout reopens following months of disruption

Controversial 'No left turn' is lifted - or is it?

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

Cowgate dubbed a 'dangerous place for pedestrians' by campaign group

Campaigners still opposed to low traffic neighbourhood

The Manse Road bus gate is one of the most controversial features of the Corstorphine low traffic neighbourhood.

Bus gate removed as low traffic neighbourhood made permanent