Major road works close busy Edinburgh road for months
Traffic won't be able to travel eastbound on the stretch until November
Haymarket Terrace in Edinburgh has closed to traffic travelling eastbound until November.
It's due to work on the on-going for City Centre West to East link (CCWEL) development work.
The road on it's eastbound side is closed between it's junctions with Rosebery Crescent and Magdala Crescent.
Diversions are sign posted with bus stops and taxi ranks being move to alternative locations.
The Council say it'll help "transform the area for people walking, wheeling and cycling."
Once complete, CCWEL will connect Roseburn to Leith Walk via Haymarket and the West End with a safe and direct cycle route.
Gas engineers from SGN will also take the opportunity to perform work in the meantime.
Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, said:
"In consultation with Lothian Buses, we’ve worked closely with SGN to make sure these two major projects are carried out together to reduce disruption as much as we can for residents, visitors and people travelling through the area.
"CCWEL is a landmark scheme for the city, providing a safe, welcoming route for all those travelling from the east to west by foot, wheel or bike, as well as transforming public spaces along the way to help support local businesses. Using funding from Sustrans to invest in active travel projects like this supports our net zero goals, boosts the local economy, and helps improve people’s health and wellbeing.
"I’d like to thank all those who live, work or run a business along the route for their patience as we carry out these improvements. "
SGN Project Manger Matthew Ferguson said:
"Carrying out our gas main diversion and renewal work at this time will both allow the CCWEL project to progress and reduce disruption for the local community and commuters in future. Our work involves replacing our existing metal gas pipes with new plastic pipe, which will ensure a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local area for many years to come."