The revamp of Edinburgh's George Street as a largely pedestrianised area will include £4.8 million worth of reinforced bollards and super-strong planters to stop terrorist attacks by vehicles being driven into crowds.
Drivers know how frustrating it is to be held up in a jam caused by unexpected roadworks with temporary traffic lights, but how annoying when no work is going on.
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