The Latest Breaking News from A71

West Lothian agree safety work for hazardous Avon Gorge junction

Lights for a junction at the Avon Gorge and speed limit cut on the busy A71 among series of accident reduction measures agreed for danger zones.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 26, 2023

Man rushed to hospital after being hit by car on A71 at Irvine

The 45-year-old was hit by a grey Toyota Auris and police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Daily Record · Apr 20, 2023

Lanarkshire traffic worker attacked by man on busy road as investigation launched

Lanarkshire police are appealing for information after a traffic management worker was assaulted whilst on shift on the A71 at Garrion Bridge in Larkhall.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2023

Controversial West Lothian housing plan eroding ancient community boundary

If a development at Brotherton Farm on the A71 goes ahead the gap between Livingston New Town and the ancient village of Polbeth will be just 280ft across the width of a burn

Edinburgh Live · Jan 3, 2023

Lanarkshire drivers contend with long delays after lorry breaks down

Those travelling on the A71 near Stonehouse had to wait for over an hour to get through a five minute stretch of road

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022

Disruption expected as key stretches of A71 in Ayrshire face weekend daytime closures

Essential works are being carried out over the next couple of days.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022

Major Scots road shut down due to 'serious' early-morning multi-vehicle smash

Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A71 in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

Edinburgh drivers fighting for their lives following horror smash on busy road

Police in Edinburgh took to social media to inform motorists of the road closure on the outskirts of the city, saying that a 'serious' multi-vehicle collision had taken place in the early hours

Edinburgh Live · Aug 15, 2022

Two dead and woman and four children in hospital after horror head-on crash on Scots road

Emergency services scrambled to the A71 near East Calder, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, after the alarm was raised at around 1pm on Wednesday, August 3.

Daily Record · Aug 4, 2022

Horror crash on outskirts of Edinburgh closes road as emergency crews remain on scene

The collision, which took place on the A71 in West Lothian at around 2pm today, has sparked a multi-agency emergency response.

Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022