Latest news about THAT bus-stop!

From the City of Edinburgh Council, Leith Connections team leader

Dear ward and adjacent Councillors, Convenor and Community Councillors,

Please accept my apologies for the delay to bringing the Kirkgate bus stop on Great Junction Street into use following completion of works on that street at the end of last year. Further work will commence on Monday 29 June meaning the bus stop will be able to be brought into use before the end of July.

A number of you have been in contact with me and Lothian Buses about this stop on behalf of residents. (YES, WE JOLLY WELL HAVE!!!!!!)

Following construction, Lothian Buses raised concerns about the communal bin hub being located on the approach to the bus stop in this location. I was keen to avoid re-work to our installed works and explored various alternatives with Lothian Buses and waste colleagues. We will reposition the hub slightly, locally reducing the width of cycle track. We will also install an additional surface water gully to remedy some minor areas of ponding noted due to the shallow gradient of the street.

The footway will remain open throughout the work but the cycle track will be closed with signage back at relevant junction. The carriageway will be locally narrowed during the works.

The attached leaflet has been distributed to business and residents fronting on this stretch of Great Junction Street.

Apologies again and thanks for your patience.

Regards,

Miles

Miles Wilkinson
miles.wilkinson@edinburgh.gov.uk

Senior Project Manager

Tel: 07563 376595

Active Travel Team, City of Edinburgh Council

G.4 Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG