Project updates
4 November 2026
On Thursday 5 and Friday 6 November, traffic management arrangements at the Stevenson Drive junction with Balgreen Road will change to allow junction resurfacing to proceed safely. The Stevenson Drive side of the junction will be closed overnight between 8pm and 6am each night. During these nightshift hours, Balgreen Road will operate under temporary 2-way traffic lights, and traffic will be diverted via Stenhouse Drive and Gorgie Road. Drivers are advised to avoid this route or follow the prescribed diversion. During the day between 6am and 8pm, the junction will reopen and revert to the current 3-way temporary traffic light layout.
We’re improving the road surface, pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and drainage on Balgreen Road between Pansy Walk and Gorgie Road.
The work will improve driving and walking conditions and enhance road safety.
Working in stages
Phase one
Balgreen Road from Pansy walk to Balgreen Nursery.
Estimated 8 weeks to complete.
New traffic signals, pavement works and drainage - parking suspensions, some side road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Road resurfacing - parking suspensions, some overnight road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Traffic diversion via Corstorphine Road, Broomhouse Road, Calder Road and Gorgie Road.
Phase two
Balgreen Road from Balgreen Nursery to No.191 Balgreen Road.
Estimated 7 weeks to complete.
Roundabout upgrade, pavement works and drainage - parking suspensions, some side road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Road resurfacing - parking suspensions, some side road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Phase three
From No.191 Balgreen Road to Gorgie Road.
Estimated 3 weeks to complete.
Pavement work and drainage - parking suspensions, some side road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Road resurfacing - parking suspensions, some road closures and temporary traffic lights.
Traffic diversion via Gorgie Road, Stenhouse Drive, Stevenson Drive, Balgreen Road.
We may have to adjust the phases and timings as the work progresses. If this does happen, we will publish updates on this page.
Our contractor will work Monday to Friday, typically between 8am and 5pm and occasionally on Saturdays between 8am and 5pm.
Access
- Pedestrians will be able to access the area at all times.
- Restrictions will be in place for vehicles at times during road resurfacing, apart from emergency vehicles which will have access at all times.
- We will use temporary parking restrictions to make sure the work is done safely, with signs showing details of specific restrictions.
Further information
We understand that the work will be disruptive and want to thank you for your patience and understanding.
Every effort will be made to accommodate residents and businesses and we hope that you will appreciate the benefits and improvements the work will deliver.
If you have any specific queries, please do not hesitate to contact the site team directly or email us at transport.designservice@edinburgh.gov.uk