Part of Haymarket Terrace to close to traffic until November
It's part of a project to "transform the area for walking, wheeling and cycling."
Haymarket Terrace in Edinburgh is to close to traffic travelling eastbound, from the beginning of next month.
It's due to work on the on-going for City Centre West to East link (CCWEL) development work.
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
Construction, which will begin on April 3, will also involve SGN upgrading the local gas network.
SGN’s work is scheduled to last 12 weeks, while CCWEL construction in the area is expected to finish in January 2024.
Haymarket Terrace will be closed eastbound between its junctions with Rosebery Crescent and Magdala Crescent until November 2023. A signed diversion route will be put in place for traffic travelling eastbound via Magdala Crescent, Eglinton Crescent, Palmerston Place, Lansdowne Crescent and Grosvenor Street. Temporary bus stops will be placed along this route.
During the closure the Haymarket taxi rank will be removed, with alternative locations available nearby.
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."