Commuters have been warned of delays as work is being carried out to fix a sinkhole discovered at a major roundabout in Edinburgh.
A sinkhole has been discovered at a busy Edinburgh roundabout with drivers being warned of delays as work continues.
"A large void under the carriageway was discovered overnight which could have caused a collapse of the road above. We are now filling it in and stabilising the surrounding ground. The sewer will be further surveyed and any remedial work carried out. "We remain optimistic the repair can be carried out and reinstatement completed in a matter of a few days. We are working as quickly as circumstances and safety allow to carry out the repair and would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding."
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