The Latest Breaking News from Traffic Scotland

Edinburgh commuters delayed by broken down double decker on city bypass

Road policing officers from the capital are understood to be dealing with the issue and diverting commuters who are travelling along the busy A720 during rush hour.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 9, 2022

Urgent Edinburgh Fringe traffic warning ahead of festival launch

Traffic Scotland has issued a warning to drivers ahead of the start of the 75th Edinburgh Festival Fringe later this week, revealing which roads are likely to be impacted.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 3, 2022

Car bursts into flames on Scots road as emergency service shut carriageway

Fire crews raced to the A92 at the Forgan Roundabout near Newport-on-Tay, after the alarm was raised at around 2.30pm on Tuesday, August 2.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

West Lothian M8 closed for second time as five-vehicle crash sparks more delays

The busy motorway connecting Edinburgh to Glasgow is now closed for the second time on Saturday, with a five-vehicle crash adding to the earlier police incident which saw the route closed for several hours

Edinburgh Live · Jul 16, 2022

Section of West Lothian M8 reopens after police 'incident' sparked two-hour closure

Traffic Scotland and West Lothian Police informed motorists of the closure between Junction 3A and 4 near Whitburn, shortly after 11am on Saturday, with both lanes now reopening

Edinburgh Live · Jul 16, 2022

A82 shut by police near Renton as woman rushed to hospital with serious injuries

The road has been closed northbound since around 1.30am this morning in response to the incident, which took place at the Stoneymollan Roundabout. The 29-year-old woman was rushed to Glasgow's QEUH.

Glasgow Live · Jul 10, 2022

West Lothian M8 partially closed as two crashes cause huge tailbacks

Traffic Scotland alerted motorists to the crash around 11:45am on Friday, July 8, issuing an update saying that the M8 westbound at junction 3A is blocked and consequently closed around 20 minutes later

Edinburgh Live · Jul 8, 2022

Van 'fireball' at Edinburgh bypass as motor goes up in flames on road

Images shared online show the vehicle engulfed in bright orange flames while heavy smoke billows overhead.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2022

Drivers on Edinburgh city bypass caught in huge queues as van bursts into flames

Dramatic images of the vehicle burning by the side of the road have emerged online and Traffic Scotland have confirmed that the Bypass is closed Westbound just after Sheriffhall roundabout

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2022

Travel warnings for TRNSMT revellers and Guns N' Roses fans ahead of Glasgow gigs

ScotRail has urged fans to consider their travel options, with Traffic Scotland also issuing advice for motorists heading to the city centre.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2022