FORGOTTEN HISTORY: A720 - The Untold Story

Edinburgh BMW driver knocks motorcyclist and passenger onto road before driving off

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a dark blue BMW SUV struck a blue Harley Davidson motorcycle on the A720 bypass around 12.30pm on Sunday, May 21

Edinburgh Live · May 21, 2023

Collision on Edinburgh bypass causing huge tailbacks as drivers warned of delays

The A720 near Sheriffhall is currently blocked due to a crash, with one lane temporarily out of action. Images from the scene show huge tailbacks starting to form as far as Millerhill

Edinburgh Live · May 21, 2023

Edinburgh drivers warned of bank holiday mistake that can lead to 'catastrophe'

The AA has issued advice ahead of the bank holiday weekend hoping to help avoid accidents, as people up and down the country prepare for getaway - with one common traffic hotspot the A720 in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

Travel chaos on A720 Edinburgh city bypass as rush hour smash sparks 80 minute delays

Traffic Scotland is warning motorists to expect to face long queues following a crash on the westbound carriageway near the Lothianburn junction on Wednesday morning.

Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022

Edinburgh city bypass locked down as huge vehicle fire halts traffic

A dramatic CCTV image showed flames pouring from the vehicle on the A720, as a firefighter sprayed a hose at the source.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 17, 2022

Edinburgh city bypass locked down as huge car transporter fire halts traffic

A dramatic CCTV image showed flames pouring from the vehicle on the A720, as a firefighter sprayed a hose at the source.

Daily Record · Nov 17, 2022

Police chase on M9 sees three cops in hospital after car 'drives wrong way' down road

Police were contacted after the blue Vauxhall Astra motor was seen travelling the wrong way on the A720 Edinburgh City bypass at around 1.10am on Tuesday, October 11.

Daily Record · Oct 11, 2022

Edinburgh motorists warned of delays as collision closes one lane of city bypass

One lane of the A720 between Calder and Hermiston Gait is closed due to the multi-vehicle collision, with pictures from Traffic Scotland showing debris strewn across the carriageway

Edinburgh Live · Oct 2, 2022

Edinburgh city bypass drivers warned as part of A720 to shut for four nights

BEAR Scotland has advised Edinburgh drivers that a diversion will be in place for four nights due to a series of upcoming works on the A720, beginning from next week.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 2, 2022

Edinburgh bypass drivers face diversions as busy junction to close overnight

BEAR Scotland has issued an alert to motorists that a section of the A720 will be shutting on Wednesday evening, September 7, to allow for essential works.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022