Busy Edinburgh road to close for months as £3m project gets underway
A busy Edinburgh road is set to close for around six months as teams work to upgrade sewage overflow infrastructure near Saughton Park.
Gorgie Road, between Balgreen Road and Robb’s Loan will close to traffic on January 25, with works expected to be completed by July. A number of Lothian Buses services will be diverted during the project.
The existing storm overflow on Gorgie Road that discharges into the Water of Leith was identified as a ‘high priority’ by Scottish Water who said the ‘high-level spill pipe’ has ‘resulted in numerous complaints from members of the public regarding sewer related debris.’
Scottish Water said: “We are constructing a new spill chamber around the existing Victorian storm overflow located under Gorgie Road at Saughton Park.
“A powered screen will prevent any sewer related debris larger than just 6mm from entering the environment during heavy rain when the overflow spills to prevent homes and businesses from flooding.”
Traffic Management will be set up at around 6.30pm on Sunday, January 25 ahead of works commencing the next day. During the project, access to private driveways within the site will be maintained via a one-way temporary running lane.
The road closure will also mean some Lothian Buses services will be diverted. Affected routes include services: 3, 25, 30, 33 N25, X27, X28, N28 and N30. For more information you can visit the Lothian Buses website.
Scottish Water added: “We appreciate that construction works of this nature can cause some disruption to the community going about their everyday lives.
“We would really appreciate your patience and ask for your understanding while our delivery team carry out these vital works as quickly and safely as possible.”