‘Extremely busy’ Edinburgh road closed for two weeks for urgent repair
An ‘extremely busy’ Edinburgh road has been closed for two weeks as urgent works to repair drainage pipes are carried out.
Forrest Road, at its junction with George IV Bridge, closed on Monday, March 2, as teams work to fix a drain carrying waste water to the main sewer. The work involves digging down three metres to reach the damaged pipe which is causing internal flooding to a building.
The urgent sewer repair work will also mean a number of Lothian Buses services are diverted during the works period.
A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “We appreciate this is an extremely busy part of the capital and we will be working close to the National Museum of Scotland and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“Everything will be done to keep disruption to a minimum and we will maintain pedestrian access at all times. This really is the only way the work can be carried out quickly and safely before there is a risk of subsidence and voiding in the area.”
Traffic heading towards George IV Bridge will be diverted down Bristo Place, along Potterrow, Marshall Street, Nicholson Square and Nicholson Street, then along Chambers Street and back onto George IV Bridge. All businesses will be open as usual.
Lothian Buses services 2, 9, 23, 27, 35, 45 will be diverted until further notice due to the roadworks
Citybound services
Service 9, between Chapel Street and George IV Bridge, will be diverted via Nicolson Square, Nicolson Street and Chambers Street heading northbound only.
Services 23 and 27, between Forrest Road and George IV Bridge, will be diverted via Bristo Place, Potterrow, Nicolson Square, Nicolson Street and Chambers Street heading northbound only.
Services 35 and 45, between Forrest Road and South Bridge, will be diverted via Bristo Place, Potterrow, Nicolson Square and Nicolson Street heading northbound only.
Westbound
Service 2, between Potterrow and West Port, will be diverted via Lauriston Place and Lady Lawson Street heading westbound.
Scottish Water added: “We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding.”