BEAR Scotland Announces Edinburgh City Bypass Works

BEAR Scotland has announced a programme of overnight road surface improvement works on the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass between Sheriffhall Roundabout and Old Craighall Roundabout, to begin on Monday 22 August 2022.

Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland's South East Network Manager, said: "These surfacing improvements on the eastbound A720 will address and repair defects in the road surface such as potholes and cracks, creating safer and smoother journeys for motorists.


"It is essential for safety that we close the carriageway during these works, however we've scheduled them to be carried out during overnight hours to minimise any disruption.

"We thank motorists in advance for their patience while our teams carry out these improvements."

For the safety of workers and road users, the eastbound A720 will be closed between Sheriffhall Roundabout and Old Craighall Roundabout between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August.

During these closures, a diversion route for eastbound traffic will be signposted from Sheriffhall Roundabout to Old Craighall Roundabout via the A6106 and the B6415. This diversion will add an estimated 10 minutes and 2.5 miles to affected journeys.

Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.