Edinburgh travel news: Buses to be diverted as Frederick Street closures planned due to crane work

Diversions will be in place in the city centre over the weekend
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Road closures and bus diversions are set to be in place in the city centre this weekend.

Frederick Street will be closed due to planned crane work between 7am and 12pm on Sunday, February 5.

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Lothian Buses has told customers that some services will be affected, with diversions having been outlined.

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Edinburgh travel news: Buses to be diverted as Fredrick Street closures planned due to crane work

A spokesman said: “Service 24 – between Frederick Street and Queen Street Gardens West, buses will operate via George Street, Hanover Street and Queen Street in both directions.

"Service 29 will also operate this diversion when heading Southbound Only.

“Service 29 (Northbound) – between Hanover Street and Queen Street Gardens West, buses will operate via Hanover Street and Queen Street when heading Northbound Only.”

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