Edinburgh motorists in huge queues again due to crash near Royal Highland Show
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Edinburgh motorists are facing delays once again on the second day of the Royal Highland Show due to a crash near the ground.
A collision has restricted the A8 just after Ratho Station with tailbacks forming on nearby routes on the second day of the annual event.
Traffic Scotland urged those using the A8 Glasgow Road eastbound to use an alternative route if possible as it is currently blocked on approach to the Royal Highland Show west car park.
They said: "Royal Highland Show - Congestion Update #A8 Glasgow Road eastbound is partially blocked on approach to the RHS WEST car park.
"Please use alternative route, if at all possible. Delay from #M8 Livingston to RHS is approx 17 mins."
It comes after major delays were reported on the same routes on Thursday with Lothian issuing service alerts for buses serving the A8 and A89.
On Friday, June 20, Scottish City Link wrote: "SERVICE UPDATE: Expect delays of up to 60 mins on services to/from Edinburgh due to the Highland Show at Ingliston.
"Affected routes: 900, 902, 909, AIR. Tickets valid on all services that day. #CitylinkUpdate."
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