The first phase of work to improve walking and cycling routes in an Edinburgh neighbourhood will begin next week.
Edinburgh Council confirmed that changes including bollards to prevent parking, bus gates and no entry signs will be implemented in the Corstorphine neighbourhood.
The work is designed to create safer conditions for walking, cycling and those with accessibility issues.
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Edinburgh Council announce new phase of Corstorphine Connections works
The council say the improvements will lead to a more attractive street environment, where residents can spend time in their local streets and outdoor spaces.
The Corstorphine Connections project, beginning May 8, is planned to be completed by May 24, 2023.
The changes to be introduced as part of the phase 1 implementation include:
- A no entry north bound on Feather Avenue at the junction with St John’s Road
- Bus gate on Manse Road, at the junction with St John’s Road. Operational Mon-Fri 8:00-10:00 & 14:45-18:30
- Kirk Loan – bollard protection from pavement parking
- Featherhall Crescent – implementation of pencil bollards replacing existing temporary cones at junction with Meadow Place Road
The council have confirmed that all properties near the works will still be accessible by car, with the maps below showcasing where the works will be happening, and how roads will be affected.
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Workers have already been hard at work creating seating areas, new planters and safer spaces around the local primary schools. They have also removed non-local through traffic from key areas in the capital.
Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, said: “The next phases of work as part of Corstorphine Connections will add to measures already in place to provide a much safer, more welcoming place to walk, wheel, cycle and spend time in.
“Over the coming months the team will be introducing changes to help reduce through-traffic, widen pavements and create a safer environment for travel on foot, wheels or by bike.
“While changes might take a bit of getting used to, I’m already hearing from residents about how new layouts are improving their daily travel.
"Once the measures are fully in place I look forward to hearing more from residents as part of our Experimental Traffic Regulation Order process.”
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