Edinburgh Road Closure: Diversions as major Edinburgh city centre road closed for emergency repairs

North Bridge has been closed northbound as emergency repairs are carried out on the road. The closure has seen buses diverted away from the road, with some buses being diverted around the city centre.

Lothian Buses stated that the 3, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, X33 and X37 services would be affected.

North Bridge is due to reopen fully in 2026 after years of work to repair and restore the vital link between Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. | TSPL

A Lothian Buses spokesperson said: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve North Bridge and are instead diverted via Chambers Street, George IV Bridge, The Mound, Hanover Street, George Street, South St David Street and Princes Street until further notice.”

North Bridge has been undergoing a major refurbishment since 2021. The £85 million project was initialy set to be completed within nine months however, after a series of delays, the most recent date has been announced as Spring 2026.