Next stage of Leith Walk improvement works to begin

Work is set to begin on the next stage of a major project to improve Leith Walk.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Sep 2016, 11:12 BST
Updated 2nd Sep 2016, 12:14 BST

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Cyclists on Leith Walk ahead of proposed plans for extra provision for bikes. Picture; Andrew O'BrienCyclists on Leith Walk ahead of proposed plans for extra provision for bikes. Picture; Andrew O'Brien
Cyclists on Leith Walk ahead of proposed plans for extra provision for bikes. Picture; Andrew O'Brien

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Phase Four of the Leith Programme, between Pilrig Street and McDonald Road, will get under way in September, lasting approximately ten months.

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Contractors Land Engineering Ltd are now on site, with construction expected to end in summer 2017.

Pilrig Street has had pavements widended previously as a redevelopment.Pilrig Street has had pavements widended previously as a redevelopment.
Pilrig Street has had pavements widended previously as a redevelopment.

Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley Hinds, said: “We are pleased with the progress of the Leith Programme so far, which has made great improvements to the streetscape for residents, visitors and businesses.

“As we reach phase four of the project, we will continue to strive to keep noise and disruption to a minimum, and thank the public for their patience throughout the process.”

The improvements will include the introduction of dedicated off road cycle lanes. The improvements will be introduced as part of a design that will take into account the potential for extending the city’s tram line to Leith.

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Early enabling works have been incorporated to ensure minimum disruption should the decision to extend be taken in 2017.

Leith Walk.Leith Walk.
Leith Walk.

Limited surveying and investigative work will also take place at the Bernard Street and Constitution Street junction as part of this, beginning on September 5.

All roads will remain open during the works, with traffic management in operation to reduce disruption.

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