Major Edinburgh Old Town road to close for two weeks to allow urgent sewage repairs to be carried out
A major Edinburgh Old Town road is set to close on Monday for two weeks to allow urgent sewage repairs to be carried out.
Scottish Water will be carrying out urgent sewer repair work from Monday, March 2, with Forrest Road closed at its junction with George IV Bridge during the works, which are expected to take two weeks to complete.
This is to allow a cundy carrying waste water to the main sewer to be repaired. Teams will need to dig down to a depth of at least three metres to reach the damaged pipe which is causing internal flooding to a building.
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.
“We would like to thank everyone affected for their patience and understanding.”
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.
Road users are being asked to follow all signs and to allow extra time for their journey. All businesses will be open as usual.