Tag: City Bypass

Police appeal after van driver fails to stop after collision on bypass

Appeal to trace van driver who hit car on city bypass and drove off

Police are asking the driver of a white van which was involved in a minor crash with a black BMW on the A720, city bypass, just before the Old Craighall junction, to get in touch.

The incident happened at around 5.25pm on Thursday, 6 May as both vehicles were driving eastbound. The driver of a white Renault van has cut in from lane two to lane one and on doing so has hit the BMW, causing damage to vehicle and then continued on its journey east on the A720. The driver and his teenage passenger in the car were uninjured.

Anyone who was driving on the A720 on Thursday evening and could have dash cam footage of the incident, or who saw either vehicle prior too, or after the collision, if asked to contact officers.

The driver of the van is asked to contact police as soon as possible. Those who can help should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 2417 of 6 May

Police issue warning to motorists

Road Policing Officers are warning motorists of the consequences of driving on restricted carriageways.

At around 2.30pm on Saturday 31st August, police responded to a road collision on the A720 (city bypass) westbound carriageway between Gilmerton and Lasswade.

During this incident a temporary road closure was put in place, but police  officers observed a number of individuals opting to drive the wrong way on the slip-road towards Gilmerton, to avoid the stationary traffic.

Ten motorists were charged with dangerous driving as a result and others are now being reminded that they will face similar action if they drive in a manner, which puts themselves or others at risk.


Inspector Roger Park from the Road Policing Unit in Edinburgh said: “While we fully appreciate the frustration caused when you are stuck in traffic, be it as a result of an accident, or general congestion, it is entirely unacceptable to drive the wrong way or on un-permitted areas, in an attempt to avoid delays.

“Such action increases your chances of being involved in a collision and it will not be tolerated.

“We are out on patrol, monitoring the road network on a daily basis and if you are found to be committing such an offence, you can expect to be charged.”

Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass

In May this year Miles led a debate at Holyrood on the development of Edinburgh City bypass due to the excessive congestion at rush hour every day.  During the debate Miles received assurances from the then Transport secretary Humza Yousaf that the Edinburgh City Bypass was a priority for the Scottish Government. Continue reading Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass

Police appeal after abandoned car causes City Bypass chaos

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision on the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass yesterday. The collision happened around 6.10 am, when the driver of a black Ford Focus involved in the collision abandoned his car at the scene, causing considerable disruption to traffic. Continue reading Police appeal after abandoned car causes City Bypass chaos