About this project
On Monday 13 April we started work to significantly improve the safety of Davidson’s Mains roundabout for pedestrians, particularly those with mobility issues. This was in response to the results of an online public consultation that concluded in January 2026 and longstanding concerns with pedestrian safety.
The improvements will include:
- upgrading the roundabout at the junction of Main Street, Quality Street and Cramond Road South to provide increased space for pedestrians and safer zebra crossings
- widening the pavements around the roundabout
- resurfacing Cramond Road South from Barnton Avenue through the roundabout
- a new continuous pavement on Cramond Road South to the north of Tesco
- upgrades to the tactile paving on the crossing at Barnton Avenue and Cramond Road South
- replacing and upgrading the street lighting and Belisha beacons at the roundabout.
We expect work to take around 10 weeks, finishing in the middle of June, but are working with our contractor to see if there are ways we can reduce the length of the disruption.
Unfortunately, to carry out the works safely, we had to fully close the roundabout to all vehicles, including buses, meaning no access for vehicles through the roundabout from Cramond Road South, Main Street or Quality Street.
Working in stages
Work will be done in two stages starting from Monday 13 April for a total of approximately 10 weeks but this may be subject to change. We will post updates on this page.
Phase 1
Roundabout – junction of Cramond Road South, Main Street and Quality Street. Estimated 8 weeks
Phase 2
Cramond Road South – from Barnton Avenue to roundabout. Estimated 2 weeks with work expected to be carried out in evenings and overnight to reduce disruption.