Delivery vehicle drivers mounting Leith Walk pavement force move to install traffic cylinders to protect pedestrians
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Recent incidents of illegal parking outside businesses between Brunswick Street and Montgomery Street prompted police to recommend installing the cylinders – similar to cones but fixed to the ground – to protect pedestrians.
This southbound section of Leith Walk is currently reduced to one lane as work continues on the tram extension to Newhaven.
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Hide AdTransport and Environment convener, councillor Lesley Macinnes, said: “We’ve installed cylinders on a section of Leith Walk following reports of delivery drivers mounting the pavement and putting pedestrian safety at risk.
"We are committing to protecting public safety and these temporary measures, implemented in liaison with Police Scotland, will help ensure this for the duration of the Trams to Newhaven project.”
An image of the traffic cylinders was shared earlier today by the Trams to Newhaven official Twitter account.
The city council and project contractors have committed more than £2.4 million of funding to support local businesses to maintain accessibility for traders in affected streets during the tram works.
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Hide AdThis includes measures such as 'logistics hubs,' which opened up in June 2020 at Foot of the Walk, Dalmeny Street, Albert Street and Montgomery Street. The aim of these is to allow goods being delivered to be transported over short distances, with trained logistics officers available to help.
Businesses have been encouraged to book slots in advance, where this is practical to do so.