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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh drivers stuck in five-mile-tailback as Six Nations match causes chaos

Drivers heading into Edinburgh have been caught in serious tailbacks ahead of the Six Nations game on Saturday.

Those driving into the capital from Fife have been warned to expect long delays after traffic was seen queuing back for around seven miles.

Traffic Scotland has advised motorists that the route along the M90 to the Queensferry Crossing and over the bridge into Edinburgh is extremely busy.

Explaining that "traffic is heavier than normal due to the rugby match", live motorway cameras showed tailbacks from the bridge until Junction 2A at Halbeath near Dunfermline.

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In a tweet, Traffic Scotland said: "Traffic remains slow on the #M90 S/B on the approach to the Queensferry Crossing - queues are currently back to J2A Halbeath.

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"Traffic is heavier than normal due to the rugby match this afternoon."

The match between Scotland and France is due to take place at Murrayfield stadium at 2.15pm on Saturday, February 26, with thousands of fans heading to the game.

ScotRail have also issued a warning to passengers using their services on Saturday to expect higher demand and busier carriages.

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