Edinburgh Ring Road Closures Today
Live road closure data for the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720, A71, A702). Updated Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
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About the Edinburgh Ring Road
The Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) is a dual carriageway forming the southern and western arc of Edinburgh's ring road. Running from the Hermiston Gait in the west to Sheriffhall in the east, it connects the M8, M9, and A1 trunk roads. The bypass is managed by Transport Scotland and is one of Scotland's busiest roads, carrying over 80,000 vehicles per day at peak sections.
The Edinburgh Ring Road is maintained by Transport Scotland. Road closures on the Edinburgh Ring Road are reported through the UK government's Street Manager system and appear here in real time.
Key Junctions on the Edinburgh Ring Road
Hermiston GaitCalder junctionDreghorn junctionLothianburn junctionSheriffhall roundaboutMillerhill junction
Areas Served by the Edinburgh Ring Road
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