Summerhall surrounding areas are to be restricted

Road closure. (Image: File photo)

Melville Terrace, Sciennes, and Summerhall Square are also expected to face daytime closures for about 10 weeks as part of the project.

During this period, daytime lane closures and temporary traffic lights will be implemented on Summerhall.

Summerhall will remain open, but access will be limited, with fewer lanes operational and the junctions with access roads, Melville Terrace, Sciennes, and Summerhall Square.

The works are expected to end around April. Upon completion, Summerhall will have the same number of lanes, though the southbound left turn lane on Hope Park Crescent will be removed.

Existing cycle lanes between traffic lanes on Hope Park Crescent and Summerhall will be relocated to the side of the road, after concerns were raised about cycle safety.

The junction of Melville Drive and Summerhall will face nighttime shutdowns for seven nights at some stage during the works.

Plans from the Edinburgh city council detail widened pavements from West Preston Street to Hope Park Terrace and Melville Drive. 

Dedicated cycle lanes will be implemented along Summerhall and the west side of Hope Park Crescent. Alongside, new signal crossings will be installed at the junctions of Hope Park Terrace and Melville Drive with Summerhall and Hope Park Crescent.

Cyclists will benefit from early-release lights and waiting areas at the box junction.

Edinburgh city council hopes these improvements will significantly enhance active travel without greatly restricting space for cars.