British Broadcasting Corporation

Breakfast
News Front Page
World
UK
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Scotland politics
Wales
Business
Politics
Health
Education
Science & Environment
Technology
Entertainment
Also in the news
-----------------
Video and Audio
-----------------
Have Your Say
Magazine
In Pictures
Country Profiles
Special Reports

Related BBC sites

Site Version
Page last updated at 10:08 GMT, Tuesday, 2 December 2008
E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Road is closed after pipe bursts

Traffic at a stanstill from Penicuik heading towards Edinburgh (Pic: Brian McLauchlin)
One motorist said he was stuck in a traffic jam from Penicuik heading towards Edinburgh for two hours from 0800 GMT

A burst water main has caused flooding on the A702 at Damhead in Midlothian.

The road is now closed between Hillend and Silverburn and is likely to be closed until Wednesday while the water main is repaired.

Old Pentland Road and the road by the A702 are expected to be opened by Tuesday evening, after they are cleared of flooding and debris.

Diversions are in place, however, motorists are to allow extra time for their journeys and could face delays.

One motorist who wished to remain anonymous said he was stuck in a traffic jam from Penicuik heading towards Edinburgh for two hours from 0800 GMT.

E-mail this to a friend Printable version

Print Sponsor

RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Lothian and Borders Police
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites

TOP EDINBURGH, EAST AND FIFE STORIES
Car stolen with toddler in back
Bird hitches ride by helicopter
Job losses at electronics firm

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
George Bush Best Bushisms
How the outgoing US president tied his tongue in knots
Joe Routledge Falling interest
Pensioners worried as saving rate cuts hit income
New Derby manager Nigel Clough FROM BBC SPORT >>
New Clough era
Why Nigel is ready to follow his father
Skip to top

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Explore the BBC

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.
Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific