Edinburgh's North Bridge to be closed overnight tonight

The closure is to allow for changes to take place to the traffic management currently in place, in the lead up to the bridge refurbishment project.

Lothian Buses have announced diversions which will be in place while the area is shut to traffic.

Buses between Nicolson Street and Princes street will be diverted, as will services between Nicolson Street and Picardy Place.

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