A720 Edinburgh City Bypass 'incident' triggers huge delays for rush hour drivers

Edinburgh bypass drivers have been issued a warning following a rush hour incident on a major road.

One lane is currently restricted on the A720 near Calder causing traffic to build up in the area on Monday afternoon.

Images from traffic cameras show vehicles at a standstill after a broken-down vehicle was reported at around 4pm.

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It is understood police are at the scene, as well as vehicle recovery. Traffic Scotland have urged drivers to 'approach with caution'.

Traffic Scotland wrote on X, formally known as Twitter: " #A720 - Calder/Baberton. One lane RESTRICTED due to a broken down vehicle

"Road users are advised to approach with caution."

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