Crewe Road South: Update from SGN

FIVE MORE WEEKS OF TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS

An updated statement on our work in Crewe Road South, Edinburgh:

Bradley Barlow, spokesperson for gas distribution company SGN. said: ‘After investigations into a smell of gas at the Crewe Road South junction, our specialist team of engineers have decided to fully replace our gas network at this location.

“We understand this will be disruptive, but the work will prevent future emergency work and disruption. 

“In order to do this work safely, the temporary road closure in Crewe Road South, between its junctions with Carrington Road and Craigleith Road, will remain in place. The road is closed in both directions.

“For safety reasons and to help the flow of traffic (including emergency services) around our work, Edinburgh City Council has asked us to temporarily close Craigleith Hill Avenue at its junction with Crewe Road.

“A signed diversion will be in place via Carrington Road, East Fettes Avenue and Comeley Bank Road.

Please be advised, this road closure will affect motorists travelling to and from Western General Hospital. Please allow extra time for your journey. We’re liaising closely with the emergency service to limit disruption.

“We know this is a busy route and will be working extended hours to complete this upgrade work as quickly and safely as possible.

“We expect this work to take five more weeks to complete.”

Missing: Brian Garrity is HOME

UPDATE: Brian’s family has reported that he is home safe and well

ORIGINAL STORY:

Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of their efforts to trace a 49 year old man reported missing in Edinburgh. Brian Garrity was last seen in the Crewe Road area at around 9.30am yesterday (Monday 21 June) and there are concerns for his welfare.

Brian is described as 6ft 2in, medium build with short greying hair. He was wearing a black Lyle & Scott jacket, navy Nike jogging bottoms and navy & yellow Adidas trainers. He walks with a slight limp.

Anyone who may have seen Brian since this time, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3811 of 21/06/2021.