Burdiehouse to Mortonhall - walking, wheeling and cycling improvements

The main project areas

Improvements to the Mortonhall Gate junction will include:

a D-island crossing, an area in the middle of the road that is kerbed to provide a point to pause when crossing, will be placed at end of the segregated cycle path to provide safe onward travel to the west
removal of right-turn pocket, an additional lane for traffic to turn in the middle of the road, to allow wider pavements narrow the road and provide a safe and welcoming gateway to the Mortonhall estate
raised crossing points and reduced junction radii to reduce vehicle speeds
widening of the pavement to the east to provide a segregated cycle track separate from traffic
retention of existing bus stop within realigned junction to provide better visibility and sightlines from the junction

Burdiehouse to Mortonhall computer generated image of improvements to Frogston Road

Improvements along Frogston Road East will include:

a two-way cycle track along the north side of road
bus stop bypass arrangements
raised crossing points and reduced junction radii to reduce vehicle speeds on side road junctions
two new signalised crossing points to provide better access to the internal housing path network, and a safer access point for the school
informal crossing points to west-bound bus stops with improved waiting areas
access retained to all existing junctions and driveways.

Improvements at Kaimes junction will include:

a new signalised junction layout to improve walking, wheeling and cycling crossings
new signal timings to improve flow through the junction for everyone

From the Kaimes junction up to the Greenwell Wynd junction, improvements will include:

one-way cycle tracks on both sides of the road between Kaimes and Greenwell Wynd junction
removing a section of the southbound bus lane from the Kaimes junction
removing the two bus stops just south of Kaimes junction (the northbound and southbound stops)*
bus stop bypass
raised crossing points and reduced junction radii to reduce vehicle speeds
Improved signalised crossing points at the Greenwell Wynd signalised junction.

*This follows a review and study of the bus stops and consultation with key stakeholders.

From the Greenwell Wynd Junction to Straiton Junction, improvements will include:

a new footway along east side of Burdiehouse Road from Janefield Bus Stop to Burdiehouse Village Bus Stop
a southbound one-way cycle track from the Greenwell Wynd to Burdiehouse Village
a two-way cycle track from Burdiehouse Village to Clippens Drive junction to provide safe access to the northbound cycle route along Old Burdiehouse Road via a toucan crossing.
partial removal of the southbound bus lane from Kaimes junction south
bus stop bypass arrangements
relocation and upgrade of existing signal crossing on Burdiehouse Road to a wider toucan crossing.
better connections to existing path and cycle network
raised crossing point and reduced junction radii to reduce vehicle speeds on Southhouse Broadway
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) incorporated into available greenspaces.

From the Greenwell Wynd junction to Straiton junction, improvements will include:

reduced junction width and radii to reduce vehicle speeds
raised junction with a ‘parallel crossing’ design, prioritising walking, wheeling and cycling
shared use path improved to provide better connection to newly installed shared path link to Lang Loan
safe access to road to continue journey south while safeguarding connections into future improvements at Straiton Roundabout (Midlothian Council)

At Old Burdiehouse Road, improvements will include:

new dropped kerb access point for cycles to exit Burdiehouse Road when exiting Straiton junction to continue along Old Burdiehouse Road
upgrade of shared use path from Straiton junction up to Old Burdiehouse Road
raised table at Burdiehouse Village junction with Old Burdiehouse Road
Quiet Street design for cyclists travelling north
New two-way cycle track and improved footpath connection from the end of Old Burdiehouse Road (north end) through greenspace to connect with Greenwell Wynd junction.

From Old Burdiehouse Road to Heritage Grange a new shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists will be provided.

An active travel link in the form of a new footpath and cycle space through the green space between Clippens Drive and The Murrays will be implemented to provide enhanced walking and cycling connections between the developments