The Mound

LATEST NEWS

Council Leader annouces actions to improve tram traffic management - 6 October 08

City Leader calls for urgent meeting on Edinburgh's traffic management - 3 October 08

From 1 October, The Mound is closed north of Market Street in order to carry out tram utility works at the Mound/Princes Street junction. The work involves moving utility pipes and cables away from where the tram track will eventually be. All phases of utility diversions in this area are targeted for completion by April 2009.

The work at this junction also means that no through-traffic (ie. buses, cycles and taxis) is allowed on Princes Street between the junction of Frederick Street and South St David Street. North and south-bound buses, taxis and cycles are being diverted along Hanover Street, Waverley Bridge and Market Street. North and south-bound general traffic is being diverted along South St David's Street, Waverley Bridge and Market Street. Local access will be maintained for deliveries. Details of the bus and general traffic diversions can be found on the factsheet - see link below.

The Council and tie, our arms-length company delivering the tram system, apologise for any delays to your travel on Wednesday 1 October and thank you for your patience. Traffic queues are now reducing and moving, following action we have taken. These delays were due to some technical problems with traffic signals and drivers becoming accustomed to the new road layout.

The Council and tie are continuing to monitor the situation and take any necessary action. Buses will return westbound along Princes Street for a temporary period and we are implementing the following measures:

• Additional driver information signage will be installed to help driver understanding of the new arrangements
• Additional road markings to assist with vehicle movements – including markings to show two lanes in both directions along George Street
• Unloading and waiting restrictions will be in place on both sides of George Street between Frederick Street and Hanover Street – central parking will be maintained
• Additional NCP Parking Atendants and police traffic warden attendance particularly during peak hours

Bus Diversions

For more information download the latest update.

Update 9 - The Mound (1 MB)