A number of Edinburgh locals have hit out after huge planters appeared in Leith and blocked off a road.
One concerned resident noticed Thursday, May 11 that multiple boxes were being placed on Burgess Street at The Shore.
While benches and planters were being plopped along the road, they were also placed at the bottom of the street, blocking traffic from the road.
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Plans for Leith were shared with the public last year as part of the former Spaces for People changes.
But some locals have since raised their concerns regarding emergency services who might need to get down Burgess Street. Other raging locals have called it a 'disgrace' and said that while these changes are being made, traffic is being pushed to already congested areas such as North Junction Street, Commercial Street, and Dock Street.
Others welcome the traffic calming method at the busy junction and some hope it will encourage people to walk or cycle instead of taking the car.
Although some argued that walking or cycling isn't possible for everyone, or appropriate if they need to do the big shop, for example.
Calling them an 'eye-sore', Adelle Read posted: "Whatever their purpose, they’re not very pleasant to look at, more like a discarded junkyard, just metal!"
This comes as part of the ongoing Leith Connections project that aims to make the area safer and easier for anyone who 'walks, cycles, or wheels'.
The City of Edinburgh Council aims to make Leith a low-traffic neighbourhood to 'improve streets and make roads safer for everyone and create a more attractive environment with new public realm spaces.'
Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, said: "Planters on Burgess Street have been introduced as part of Leith Connections, which has been developed to create safer, more welcoming spaces to walk, wheel and cycle in Leith, as well as for spending time with friends or visiting local businesses.
"Throughout the design process we’ve worked closely with the community and have taken into consideration their feedback when developing the plans. As part of this we've also ensured access for residents and have engaged closely with the emergency services, who will also be able to enter the street, to make sure the measures work for them.
"We've been keeping residents and businesses up to date with the changes through newsletters and other communications. The team has drawn up a robust monitoring and evaluation plan so that once the full scheme is in place, they can understand the benefits and impacts of Leith Connections. We look forward to hearing what the community thinks too, as part of the ETRO process."
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