The A720 City Bypass in Edinburgh remains closed in both directions following a crash, causing severe disruption during the morning rush hour.
The road is shut between Dreghorn junction and Hermiston Gait after a collision reported to police at around 8.55pm on Wednesday, November 11. Emergency services are still at the scene on the morning of November 12, and the road is expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
Diversion in place but congestion builds
Traffic Scotland has confirmed a diversion has been put in place, but heavy congestion is building on surrounding roads as drivers try to find alternative routes.
Motorists have been urged to seek other routes and allow extra time for journeys while emergency services continue to deal with the incident.
Drivers report standstill conditions
Locals have taken to social media to warn others heading into Edinburgh of the disruption, with one posting: "Edinburgh is at a standstill on the surrounding roads."
Another motorist described the ongoing closure as an "absolute nightmare", adding that the bypass remained shut in both directions.
