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The city is pressing pause on an environmental assessment at the rail crossing at Edinburgh Road.
The city said it comes as the project to improve the rail crossing was deferred from the 10-year capital budget forecast for budgetary reasons.
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A MAJOR Scots motorway was shut down this morning after a lorry burst into flames near an airport.
The M8 eastbound was closed at Junction 2 near Edinburgh[1] Airport[2] while emergency crews tackled the blaze.
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The M8 eastbound was closed at Junction 2 near Edinburgh AirportCredit: Michael Schofield
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Dramatic images from the scene show huge flames engulfing the lorryCredit: Fife Jammer Locations
Motorists were being asked to find an alternative route.
Cops[3] said smoke affected vision in the area.
There is currently a 50-minute delay following the blaze.
Dramatic images from the scene show huge flames engulfing the lorry.
“Traffic is heavy in the area. Approximate 50-minute delay back from Junction 3.”
Police Scotland said earlier: “The M8 eastbound is currently closed at Junction 2 near Newbridge due to a lorry on fire.
“Emergency services are in attendance and motorists are asked to find an alternative route.”
It comes weeks after a lorry “exploded” and caught fire[4] on the A9 near Auchterarder.
Dramatic images taken after the blaze show the charred remains of the front of the vehicle.
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Warning notices wi…