Everything you need to know about road and cycle lane changes at The Meadows in Edinburgh
Works to transform pavements, roads and cycle lanes near The Meadows in Edinburgh are now under way, with the council project set to be completed in May.
The project, which will take around four months, will see changes in the Summerhall area, creating a permanent segregated cycle lane, wider pavements and removal of ‘street clutter’ including Spaces for People bollards.
Following the project, one notable change for drivers will be the removal of the southbound left turn lane on Hope Park Crescent. This is to allow for larger pavements to be installed which the council said will shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians.
Further changes include continuous pavements with tactile paving, new traffic signals and pavement resurfacing.
Throughout the 16-week project, daytime lane closures will be in place at Summerhall, Melville Drive, Hope Park Terrace, Hope Park Crescent junction and Summerhall Square. Temporary traffic lights have now been installed and side-road closures are in place on Melville Terrace, Sciennes and Summerhall Square.
Overnight road closures will also be required for around seven nights on Melville Drive junction during the project.
Councillor Stephen Jenkinson, transport and environment convener, said: “These works will deliver important carriageway resurfacing and significant active travel improvements for the area. Combining these different workstreams in one window also reduces disruption and inconvenience for residents.
“From improved roads surfacing and widened pavements to improved cycle lane protections and much more, I’ve no doubt that once these works are complete that people will see the benefits quickly. We’re committed to making our city as safe, attractive, and easy as possible for people to navigate and spend time in.”