Emergency closure of three Edinburgh roads for walkers and cyclists.

The city council is to shut Silverknowes Road, Braid Road and Links Gardens within days.

More pavement space will be required for people post-lockdown. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

 

The closures are among the first by a Scottish council to create more space for pedestrians and riders to safely exercise during the lockdown.

Glasgow and other local authorities are expected to follow suit so people can keep 2m apart from each other.

Edinburgh City Council is the first in Scotland to unveil its plans to reshape streets post-lockdown. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh City Council said its first action was to “tackle areas highlighted as pinch points for pedestrians and cyclists and will include some road lane closures and the implementation of temporary cycle lanes”.

It said there has been “significant, understandable public demand for action to help facilitate safe daily exercise and the movement of essential workers”.

BACKGROUND: £10m fund announced for Scottish 'pop-up' cycle lanes and wider pavements 

more to follow.

 

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