Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements
We are improving walking, wheeling and cycling between the Meadows and the Union Canal, following the route of National Cycle Network 75 (NCN75). We are also resurfacing some roads in the area.
Improving the route will provide a safer journey for anyone walking or cycling and for those with restricted mobility. We will also improve public spaces along the route.
We developed the design with significant input from key stakeholders and the local community. The most recent consultation was in 2019. As this was just before the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to pause the project until summer 2024.
Benefits of developing this route
The project will improve the connection between the Meadows and the Union Canal which are two key sections of the city’s active travel network and part of the National Cycle Network Route 75.
It will
- provide a safe, direct route between the two cycle friendly destinations for all cyclists
- make it a more pleasant area to walk or wheel through
- encourage more people to choose walking, wheeling or cycling
Cycling improvements
- Segregated cycle track on Home Street
- Ban on 'through traffic' on Tarvit Street except for cycles
- Segregated cycling on Brougham Street
- Contraflow cycling allowed on Valleyfield Street and Glengyle Terrace
Walking improvements
- Pavement widening on sections of Lochrin Place and Leven Street
- Continuous pavements and pavement buildouts along the route to make it easier and safer for anyone walking or wheeling
- Relocating the pedestrian crossings at Lochrin Terrace and Home Street junction to spread crossings more evenly along the corridor.
- Pedestrianising Tarvit Street, next to the King’s Theatre
Creating a more pleasant environment where you’ll want to spend time
- Installing features like seating and bike parking along the route
- Providing better access to and from shops and schools within the area
- Improving pavements and access outside the King’s Theatre
Road resurfacing
- Brougham Street and Brougham Place - work is already underway
- Gilmore Place - later in 2025
How we are consulting and engaging
We are continuing engagement with
- Businesses
- Tollcross Community Council
- Edinburgh’s Access Panel
- Emergency services
To make the proposed changes we will need Traffic Regulation Orders and Redetermination Orders. These are the legal processes needed to make changes to streets, such as parking, waiting and loading restrictions. Read more about this process
As part of the TRO process, we will carry out a statutory consultation. We are planning for this to start in late 2025.
Next steps
We are currently finalising the detailed designs of the route, which have been informed by feedback to the last consultation.
We continue to engage with the local community and stakeholders, and are working closely with other nearby projects
Construction is currently planned for the second half of 2026. This is dependent on the statutory orders having been processed by then.
As part of the King’s Theatre refurbishment, we will deliver some parts ahead of the rest of the project, including better pavements and access in front of the Theatre. This is planned to finish in early 2026.
