Additional Traffic Management Arrangements as of 15 September 2021
Please find below a summary of additional traffic management arrangements to accommodate site investigations works and utility diversions outside the main area of works.
LEITH WALK
Leith Walk - Cycleway Closure
To progress with construction of the permanent cycleway from Annandale Street to Foot of the Walk, we have closed the temporary cycleway for the full length of Leith Walk.
Pilrig Street Junction Closure
To progress the main infrastructure works on Leith Walk, Pilrig Street junction is currently closed to traffic.
Iona Street - Road Closure
The road closure on Iona Street from Leith Walk to the junction of Buchanan Street commenced on Monday 14 June for approximately 16 weeks for drainage system works. Parking has been suspended for the duration of the closure with pedestrian access being be maintained.
Springfield Street - Footway Works
There will be upcoming changes to the western fence line to allow hard landscaping to continue. Pedestrian diversions will be in place.
Foot of the Walk – Temporary Traffic Lights
The carriage way at the Foot of the Walk junction will be reduced to one lane traffic, controlled by temporary traffic lights. This is expected to be in place until Winter 2021/22.
FOOT OF THE WALK TO NEWHAVEN
Mitchell Street – Road Closure
UPDATE: The closure on Mitchell Street / Maritime Lane will remain in place until late August / early September. This is to accommodate hard landscaping and public realm works in the area.
We will be closing vehicle access to Maritime Lane from Mitchell Street on Wednesday 7 April. This closure is to progress track works across the junction and is expected for up to ten weeks. A temporary pedestrian walkway connecting both sides of the street between Queen Charlotte Street and Mitchell Street/Maritime Lane has been installed and will be in place to facilitate the ongoing works.
Constitution Street - Constitution Place to Tower Street Traffic Management Changes
This section has partially re-opened to traffic travelling in both directions controlled via two-way temporary traffic management. There will is no parking, loading or stopping. We will also be closing the junction at Tower Street with Constitution Street. This enables the removal of the temporary traffic lights that have been in place at the junction at The Shore/Tower Street and Constitution Place. Parking on The Shore will be reinstated up to the corner of The Shore/Tower Street. Please note parking remains suspended on Tower Street.
Ocean Drive - Traffic Management at Stevedore Place
The next phase of works on Ocean Drive at Stevedore Place between Tower Place and Constitution Place commenced on 26 July 2021. The site has been established on the south side with traffic between Ocean Drive and Constitution Street running through the north side of Stevedore Place.
Ocean Drive - Traffic Management Changes
We've made revisions to traffic management on Ocean Drive to advance tram infrastructure works. This section of works has extended eastbound. Parking restrictions are in place to accommodate the new arrangements.
Ocean Drive – Traffic Management Changes
There are three way traffic lights installed adjacent to the CALA Developments. These arrangements are expected to be in place until early Spring 2022.
FOOTWAY WORKS
Constitution Street at Laurie Street - Footpath Closure
The footway on the west side between Foot of the Walk and Laurie Street is currently closed.
Constitution Street from Queen Charlotte Street to Bernard Street / Baltic Street
Hard landscaping and reinstatement works have started within the existing site set-up. In order to continue with these works we are extending our work space in to the footway. These new temporary arrangements will see existing fence lines being extended towards properties with the commencement of hard landscaping/public realm works. Access will be maintained to properties and where required temporary foot ways will be created on the newly laid tracks.
Constitution Street – Maritime Lane to Bernard Street (west side)
Hard landscaping and reinstatement works started within the above location on Monday 5 July. To accommodate these works we extended our work space in to the footway. Access will be maintained to properties and the local area.
Ocean Drive - Footpath Closure
The footway on Ocean Drive is currently closed, this is to allow structural works on Victoria Bridge. Diversions will be in place for all pedestrians/cyclists. These arrangements started on Monday 24 May and are expected to be in place for up to 20 weeks.