A major £1.5 million resurfacing project on one of Edinburgh’s major arterial routes will start next week. Work on the main road stretching from South Bridge to Newington Road is expected to take three months and will mean considerable disruption for both commuters and local residents. Continue reading Prepare for more roads disruption: now it’s the A7
Lothian Buses is now operating a Sunday service. Buses began leaving garages into service from 10am and the full Sunday service is expected to be operational by midday.
Subject to weather conditions not worsening, Lothian Buses also plan to operate a Sunday service tomorrow, (Saturday 3rd March) but there will be NO night buses on service this weekendl.
A decision on Monday’s (5th March) service levels will be posted by 1200hrs on Sunday on the company’s website and social channels.
Lothian Bus services remain suspended this morning. The company will review the situation at 9am. Continue reading Lothian Buses NOT running – will review again at 9am
Statement from Lothian Buses:
We encourage all our customers to heed advice from the Met Office on Yellow Weather Warnings and Scottish Government on Travel Advice. Do not travel. Continue reading Lothian Buses: NO services will run today
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision on the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass yesterday. The collision happened around 6.10 am, when the driver of a black Ford Focus involved in the collision abandoned his car at the scene, causing considerable disruption to traffic. Continue reading Police appeal after abandoned car causes City Bypass chaos
Craigleith Blackhall Community Council meets tonight at Blackhall St Columba’s Church (small hall).
The meeting, which starts at 7.30pm, will focus on traffic and safety issues.
All welcome.
Members of the public are invited to a drop-in session next week outlining proposed changes to Randolph Place as part of the City Centre West to East Cycle Link and Street Design project. The drop-in session will take place on Tuesday (20 February) from 1pm-7pm at Harry’s Bar, 7B Randolph Place. Continue reading Have your say on Randolph Place proposals
A new study by Friends of the Earth Scotland ranking the country’s most polluted streets confirms that air pollution remains a public health crisis plaguing Scotland. West Edinburgh blackspots St John’s Road and Queensferry Road figure prominently among the most polluted in the country once again – and they are joined by Leith’s Salamander Street on the latest lists. Continue reading Streets of shame
Drivers across Scotland are reminded to travel with caution during this evening and tomorrow morning’s rush hour.
A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow is currently in place across almost every area of Scotland. You can check if these warnings apply to where you live and work here. Police Scotland advice remains to travel with extra caution, and to keep informed in case of any changes in weather or traffic disruption. Continue reading Police issue travel warning
As temperatures plummet across Scotland, motorists are urged to take extra care when on the roads. Snow has fallen across Scotland and roads are becoming increasingly icy meaning drivers should only travel when necessary and be overly cautious when they do. Continue reading Simon says: stay safe on winter roads
