Edinburgh Airport A8 road closes as fatal crash investigation continues
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- Police Scotland will shut the A8 westbound near Edinburgh Airport on Saturday, October 24.
- The road will be closed from 8am to 12pm for investigation work.
- Officers are continuing their work on the fatal four-car crash of September 7.
A busy road beside Edinburgh Airport will close on Saturday morning. Police want a clear road for their work on a fatal crash.
The closure starts at 8am and ends at 12pm. It affects the westbound A8 between Edinburgh Airport and Newbridge Roundabout. This is the same road where a four-car crash killed a woman in September.
What happened
Police Scotland said officers will close part of the A8 Glasgow Road on Saturday, October 24. The shut stretch runs west from Edinburgh Airport to Newbridge Roundabout.
Only the westbound lanes close. The closure lasts four hours, from 8am to 12pm.
Airport access will stay open during the closure. Police said this clearly in their statement. Drivers can still reach the airport.
The road will just be slower. Rules around UK airports change often. It helps to check before you travel.
The reason for the closure is a fatal crash from September. The crash happened on Monday, September 7. It took place on the A8 Glasgow Road near Newbridge.
That is close to the airport. The crash involved four cars at about 9.25am.
The cars were a grey Mercedes A250 and a black Renault Captur. They were also a grey Skoda Karoq and a grey Hyundai i30.
Classic FM reported this list from Sky News. Emergency teams rushed to the scene. They stayed for several hours.
One driver died at the scene. Police later named her as Linda Patterson. She was 58 and from Broxburn.
She had been driving the Hyundai. Four other people were taken to hospital for treatment. They were later released.
The Scottish Ambulance Service sent a large team to the crash. Three ambulances went to the scene. Two special operations response teams also went.
A paramedic response unit and a critical care paramedic joined them. Classic FM reported these details from Sky News.
Ms Patterson's family gave a statement after her death. They called her a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
They said she brought love and joy to those who knew her. They said she will be greatly missed.
Why it matters
More than six weeks have passed since the crash. Police are still working on the case. This closure is part of that work.
It shows how seriously they take the investigation.
Three people ran from the scene after the crash. That is according to Edinburgh Live. They were later arrested.
A 32-year-old man was charged. Two women, aged 19 and 23, were also charged.
The man was named in court as Shola Richards. He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month. He made no plea to four separate charges.
The charges were causing death by dangerous driving. They also included failing to stop and give details.
Another charge was trying to pervert the course of justice. The last was failing as keeper to name the alleged driver.
The two women were released. Police will make more inquiries.
The case is still active. Saturday's road closure lets road policing officers do detailed work at the scene. Such work often needs a clear, closed road.
Measurements, photos and tests all take time.
The closure is short but the road is a key route. The A8 links Edinburgh with the west of Scotland. It also serves the airport.
Even a four-hour closure can slow trips. Travel plans can be hit by sudden disruption. Other travelers have faced this too this year.
What happens next
On Saturday morning, police will close the westbound A8 at 8am. Officers will then work at the scene for four hours.
The road will reopen at 12pm. Drivers should plan around this window.
If you are flying from Edinburgh on Saturday, leave earlier than usual. The airport will stay open. Access will be maintained.
But traffic near the closure may build up. Check traffic alerts before you set off.
The investigation will continue after Saturday. Police have asked witnesses to come forward before. One sergeant spoke to the press about this.
He said anyone with information should get in touch. The court case against the charged man is also ongoing.
This story may develop further. If police announce more arrests or share new findings, we will update this page.
For now, the main fact for Saturday travelers is simple. The A8 near the airport closes westbound from 8am to 12pm.
Plan your trip with that in mind. Airports keep changing how they handle crowds.
The best advice stays the same. Check, plan and leave early.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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