{"id":516453,"date":"2025-10-21T07:41:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/516453\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T07:41:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T07:41:12","slug":"edinburgh-bypass-collision-triggers-rush-hour-delays-with-restrictions-in-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/516453\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh bypass collision triggers rush hour delays with restrictions in place"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A collision on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/all-about\/city-bypass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Edinburgh Bypass;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Edinburgh Bypass<\/a> has triggered delays for rush hour drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The incident was first reported at around 8.05am. Emergency services were called to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/all-about\/city-bypass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:A720;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">A720<\/a> between Baberton and Dreghorn on Tuesday, October 21.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The condition of those involved is not currently known. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/all-about\/motoring\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Motorists;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Motorists<\/a> have been urged to allow extra time for their journeys.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Traffic Scotland said: &#8220;The A720 is currently restricted eastbound between Baberton and Dreghorn due to a road traffic incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Motorists are advised to use caution on approach and allow extra time for their journey.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On X, they added: &#8220;NEW 08:05 A720 &#8211; Baberton Lane two (Of two) is currently blocked due to a collision.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;This is adding to routine congestion on the A720.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Police Scotland have been approached for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b>Sign up for<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghlive.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=52589817-5145-4bda-812c-35c36c95fb08&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Edinburgh Live newsletters;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> <b> Edinburgh Live newsletters <\/b> <\/a> <b>for more headlines straight to your inbox.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><b>Join<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/DBFongo3zQS6P8RfPA1ryO\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Edinburgh Live&#039;s Whatsapp Community here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> <b> Edinburgh Live&#8217;s Whatsapp Community here <\/b> <\/a> <b>and get the latest news sent<\/b> <b>straight to your messages.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A collision on the Edinburgh Bypass has triggered delays for rush hour drivers. 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