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Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 68: Foot of the Walk junction works

Please note that this statement was  circulated by Alan Dean, CEC Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) on 6 February 2015 at 15:59. This post replaces an earlier version which did not have this preface.

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 68

The Foot of the Walk junction works

The contractors carrying out the upgrade works to the Foot of the Walk junction (MacLay Civil Engineering Ltd) are anticipated to start mobilising next week, commencing 9 February, with full presence on site expected week commencing 16 February.

The works, aimed at simplifying and improving the crossing for pedestrians, are expected to take 15 weeks to complete. In addition to road and footway resurfacing, the redesigned junction will see 4 single stage pedestrian crossings installed at the bottom of Leith Walk, Duke Street, Great Junction Street and Constitution Street. Once fully operational the junction crossing will include an all pedestrian phase allowing those on foot to cross more easily than at present improving the overall accessibility of the area in line with the design principles of the Leith Programme.

For the duration of these works, Constitution Street will be closed at its junction with Leith Walk as part of the traffic management arrangements in place aimed at minimising disruption to traffic flow as much as possible. Local access to this area will be via Laurie Street, Queen Charlotte Street, or Bernard Street. Three way temporary traffic lights will be in operation at the main Leith Walk junction to control traffic flow. It is anticipated that traffic management arrangements will commence on 16 February.

Bus diversion and general traffic conditions information reminder

Details of the most up to date information regarding any bus diversions and traffic conditions affecting Leith Walk please visit either of the sites below:

https://twitter.com/on_lothianbuses

https://twitter.com/edintravel

Ongoing Works – Pilrig Street to Crown Place

Crummock (Scotland) Ltd, contractors on the Pilrig Street to Crown Place section, are continuing with localised remedials and the completion of outstanding works including bus tracker connections and the installation of cycle racks, road markings and associated signage. Getting the latter fully installed is important as this will allow the enforcement of the new parking regulations to commence. Details of these new regulations will follow in a separate update.

New Design Layout

The new design of Leith Walk, north of Pilrig Street, with additional formal and informal pedestrian crossing points appears to be working well at this early stage with pedestrians, cyclists and drivers getting used to the new pedestrian friendly layout and crossing locations. One of the main aims of the Leith Programme is to make the area more accessible and safe for those on foot and we would ask that all road users become familiar with the new layout and respect all the pedestrian crossing points.

If you have any queries or require further advice or information then please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Alan

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Leith Neighbourhood Team I 249 High Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1PN

Tel: 0131 529 7519        Mobile: 07739 188 438

alan.dean@edinburgh.gov.uk

January LCCC meeting minutes DRAFT

Click to download: 2015_01_19 draft

Please note that these are draft minutes and so may change when considered at the next meeting. If there are any queries, please contact LCCC – see our contacts page.

Topics discussed included

  • South Fort Street/West Bowling Green Street PAN Application 14/04538/PAN
  • 14, 16-18 Bothwell Street PAN Application 12/01212/FUL
  • Community Police Officer’s Report
  • Leith Walk repairs and improvements
  • Leith Decides

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 67

(Please note that this statement was  circulated by Alan Dean, CEC Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) on 23 January 2015 at 16:01

Weekend Work Update

The contractors will be working on Sunday 25 January in order to carry out some carriageway work in the section between and including the Stead’s Place and Jane Street junctions. This was originally planned to have taken place on Sunday 11 January but had to be rescheduled as a result of the poor weather conditions at the time.

The Next Phase of the Leith Programme

Following on from the recent works on the Pilrig Street to Crown Place section of Leith Walk, the next phase of the Leith Programme works, the upgrading of the Foot of the Walk junction, has a planned start date of Monday 9 February. This phase will involve:

  • Resurfacing the road and pavements
  • Redesigning the crossing to make it more pedestrian friendly
  • Improvements to the area adjacent to the Newkirkgate shopping centre
  • Improvements to pedestrian islands on Great Junction Street
  • Alterations to bus stops and loading facilities at the Foot of Leith Walk

 

The work will commence on the section between Crown Place and the Foot of the Walk before moving on to the junction itself. The planned completion date is early summer 2015. It is anticipated that this will be around the end of May/early June. The contractors for this section are MacLay Civil Engineering Ltd. As in all earlier sections, while some disruption will be inevitable, every effort will be made to keep this to a minimum by careful traffic management and maintaining access to residential and business properties.

 

Bus diversion and general traffic conditions information reminder:

For the most up to date information regarding any bus diversions and traffic conditions affecting Leith Walk please visit either of the sites below:

 

https://twitter.com/on_lothianbuses

 

https://twitter.com/edintravel

 

If you have any queries or require further advice or information then please don’t hesitate to contact me.

 

Regards

Alan

Leith Programme Stakeholder Update 66

Works Update

Crummock (Scotland) Ltd commenced with the remaining contracted works in the Pilrig Street to Crown Place section of Leith Walk on 6 January. In tandem with this, they are also carrying out any remedial work as required. Weather conditions permitting, it is anticipated that all carriageway surfacing work will be completed by the end of next week with all work, including remedials, completed by the end of January. The current weather conditions are hindering the progress of specific elements of the job such as the installation of the road markings, for example, but every effort is being made to get this completed this as soon as possible.

Weekend Work:       

The contractors will be working on Sunday 11 January in order to carry out work at the Stead’s Place and Jane Street junctions.

Regards

Alan

Alan Dean BA (Hons) MSc PGDip I Partnership Development Officer (Stakeholder Liaison and Engagement) I Services for Communities I City Centre Leith Neighbourhood Team I 249 High Street I Edinburgh I EH1 1PN

Tel: 0131 529 7519        Mobile: 07739 188 438

alan.dean@edinburgh.gov.uk

December LCCC meeting minutes DRAFT

Click to download: 2014_12_15 final

Topics discussed included

  • Community Empowerment bill
  • Leith Economic Framework
  • Community Engagement report
  • Leith Walk repairs
    • sit visit and quality issues
    • potential delays (south of Pilrig St)

December LCCC meeting minutes DRAFT

Click to download: 2014_12_15 draft

Please note that these are draft minutes and so may change when considered at the next meeting. If there are any queries, please contact LCCC – see our contacts page.

Topics discussed included

  • Community Empowerment bill
  • Leith Economic Framework
  • Community Engagement report
  • Leith Walk repairs
    • sit visit and quality issues
    • potential delays (south of Pilrig St)