Traffic Scotland is reporting heavy traffic on method, with delays of roughly 30 minute delays again to Gilmerton and 40 minutes eastbound again from the M8.
Drivers have reported being caught on the Edinburgh Bypass for 3 hours.
Police Scotland took to X to advise drivers to keep away from the space.
There is presently widespread traffic disruption on the #A720 Edinburgh Bypass close to to Dreghorn as a result of flooding.
Delays are inflicting disruption again to the #M8. Drivers are suggested to keep away from the space right now.
For additional updates please comply with @trafficscotland pic.twitter.com/ZuW6eXJCSl
— Police Scotland Edinburgh (@PSOSEdinburgh) May 23, 2024
The City of Edinburgh Council has additionally confirmed that, as a result of flooding, each West Princes Street Gardens and Inch Park are closed till additional discover.
A Met Office yellow climate warning for rain is in place overlaying Edinburgh till the early hours of Friday morning.