A major road in Edinburgh is set to partially close again after three years of disruption.
Leith Walk will close northbound to traffic on the evening of Monday, March 13, as further work on the tram lines will take place. This comes as the walk underwent a massive transformation with the trams to Newhaven project well underway.
Tramlines have been placed down from the city centre to Leith with the service set to open in spring 2023.
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Lothian Buses have issued a warning to customers as multiple buses will be diverted from 8pm on Monday until 4am, Tuesday March 14.
Buses affect are;
- 7
- 14
- 16
- 25
- 49
- N14
- N16
- N22
On their website, the bus operator explains:
Services 7 14 N14 Northbound – between Leith Walk and Great Junction Street, buses will be diverted via Pilrig Street and Bonnington Road heading northbound only.
Services 16 N16 N22 Northbound – between Leith Walk and Henderson Street, buses will be diverted via Pilrig Street, Bonnington Road and Great Junction Street heading northbound only.
Services 25 49 Northbound – between Antigua Street and Vanburgh Place, buses will be diverted via London Road and Easter Road heading northbound only.
On February 14, Leith Walk opened in both directions a huge redevelopment as tram lines and new cycle paths have been put in place. After three years of disruption the roads reopened on February 14, to the delight of locals and business owners in the area.
This comes as the Newhaven extension is due to open in the next few months. The effects of the tram works in Leith have been highlighted by many with disruption to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
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