About the bus gate trial
We’re testing a bus gate on Turnhouse Road to support bus services in West Craigs.
Working with Lothian Buses, we established that re-routing services 31 and 32 through West Craigs was the best way to provide residents with reliable bus services.
The trial starts on 30 November 2026.
Lothian Buses will re-route:
- service 31 from Sunday 29 November. The bus gate does not operate on Sundays.
- service 32 from 30 November
Reliable and efficient bus services:
- are essential for getting around the city
- encourage more people to choose public transport over the car
- provide a vital transport option for many residents who do not have access to a private vehicle.
With millions of passenger journeys made each year, Edinburgh's bus network underpins the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the city and region by providing access to:
- jobs
- education
- healthcare
- leisure
The project is funded through Transport Scotland’s Bus Infrastructure Fund.
Background reports on the trial
The Experimental Traffic Regulation Order was approved at the Transport and Environment Committee on 10 September 2026. Download the report as a pdf.
We carried out an Integrated Impact Assessment to look at the potential impacts on people, rights, and climate and nature. Download a pdf copy of the Turnhouse Road assessment.
Please note that these reports are not accessible. If you need help with reading them, please email the project team.