Road closed as emergency services attend vehicle fire on A720 in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Bypass has been closed to traffic after emergency services were called to a vehicle on fire.

The incident took place on the A720 at Sherifhall Roundabout on Wednesday morning.

The road has been closed westbound from the roundabout as a result leading to long queues of traffic building up.

Police Scotland urged drivers to find an alternative route while recovery takes place.

Motorists advised that the A720 Edinburgh Bypass is currently closed westbound at Sheriffhall, following a report of a vehicle fire. Please find an alternative route whilst recovery takes place. pic.twitter.com/ydByrMoM72
— Lothians & Scottish Borders Police (@LothBordPolice) July 6, 2022

Traffic Scotland warned drivers to expect a 20 minute delay westbound and a ten minute delay eastbound in the area.

Emergency services remain at the scene and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

UPDATE❗️ ⌚️10:25#A720

CLOSED Westbound just after Sheriffhall Roundabout due to a vehicle fire⛔️

Approx 20 minute delay Westbound
Approx 10 minute delay Eastbound

Emergency services are in attendance @SETrunkRoads @edintravel pic.twitter.com/l3QDztwmKl
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) July 6, 2022