Reopening of Edinburgh’s Cameron Toll roundabout delayed for a second time

The roundabout, which was partially closed for emergency gas works on August 26, was initially due to open eight weeks later. The completion date was pushed back earlier in the month to October 28 after workers discovered a damaged water main at the site.

Providing an update on Monday, SGN say the roundabout will now fully reopen by mid-November. 

Edinburgh's Cameron Toll roundabout is set to fully reopen by mid November | NW

In an online statement SGN said: “Our project team have worked hard to re-design this section of out work and require specialist equipment to arrive on site.

“Due to these unforeseen circumstances, we are now working towards having our project completed and the road surface reinstated ready for re-opening in mid-November. We apologise for the inconvenience this delay in our project will cause to commuters and the local community. Please be assured we are doing everything we can to make sure our work is completed as quickly as possible.

”It added: “Our new gas main will secure the gas supply to properties in the local area and the current works will provide a permanent fix for the current leaks on this section of our gas network and reduces the risk of any further leaks in the future.”

The recent works come after several legs of the roundabout were closed for three months earlier this year following the discovery of a collapsed culvert underneath the road. Road resurfacing works were also carried out as part of the project.

In August a SGN spokesperson said: “We're aware the road surface at this location on the A7 was recently resurfaced. Please be assured that when our emergency work is completed, we will ensure the road surface is left as we found it.”