Parking No More

[Betty Boop]

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Looks like the end of parking near the stadium.

[gbhibby]

Car no more

[JohnMcM]

Revving no more.

[GreenCastle]

New parking plans for Leith Walk, Pilrig & Abbeyhill announced | Leith Central Community Council (leithcentralcc.co.uk) (https://leithcentralcc.co.uk/2021/10/23/new-parking-plans-for-leith-walk-pilrig-abbeyhill-announced/)


Looks like the end of parking near the stadium.

Pollution no more.

Some of the current double parking and parking around Leith is ridiculous so glad something is being done about that.

Will they make those who park and pay for a permit near the stadium move still on a match day ??

Always much quicker parking further from the ground and walking rather than sitting in traffic / tram roadworks.

Also I assume you can do pay and display in these areas still so that's still possible.

[Alfred E Newman]

Season ticket no more.

[gbhibby]

Passing Trade no more.

[loanheadhibby]

Walk up no more

[Allant1981]

Tesco are going to have a lot more customers soon!

[Real Emerald]

Season ticket no more.

If I can’t park anywhere near the stadium I would definitely give up my season ticket. Public transport isn’t an option and it would be a total waste of money. There will be many more like me unfortunately for Hibs.

[MWHIBBIES]

Bathgate no more

[Green Reaper]

Tesco are going to have a lot more customers soon!

Tesco for more

[Allant1981]

If I can’t park anywhere near the stadium I would definitely give up my season ticket. Public transport isn’t an option and it would be a total waste of money. There will be many more like me unfortunately for Hibs.

Out of interest why wouldnt public transport be an option

[bingo70]

If I can’t park anywhere near the stadium I would definitely give up my season ticket. Public transport isn’t an option and it would be a total waste of money. There will be many more like me unfortunately for Hibs.

Is there not an app where you can hire someone’s driveway for a few hours?

Sure I read someone talking about that when going to hampden recently.

Maybe not ideal but hopefully it might be an option.

[LaMotta]

New parking plans for Leith Walk, Pilrig & Abbeyhill announced | Leith Central Community Council (leithcentralcc.co.uk) (https://leithcentralcc.co.uk/2021/10/23/new-parking-plans-for-leith-walk-pilrig-abbeyhill-announced/)


Looks like the end of parking near the stadium.

Zones N6 and N7 are only in operation between 08.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday though.

Given we play on weekday evenings or weekends I don't think this will make any difference to people's ability to park near the stadium - people can park on single yellow lines or in controlled zones outwith the times listed above for N6 and N7.

[Real Emerald]

Is there not an app where you can hire someone’s driveway for a few hours?

Sure I read someone talking about that when going to hampden recently.

Maybe not ideal but hopefully it might be an option.

There’s loads of folk share cars coming in from out of town, take turns driving so they can go for a few pints before the game. The vast majority, especially the older less fit will give it a miss as the hours it would take on public transport make it very difficult. It’s hard enough to drag myself along as it is just now without adding hours onto the journey. I really can’t see an option to park in a driveway in Lochend being much of a success TBH 😃

[Real Emerald]

Zones N5 and N6 are only in operation between 08.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday though.

Given we play on weekday evenings or weekends I don't think this will make any difference to people's ability to park near the stadium - people can park on single yellow lines or in controlled zones outwith the times listed above for N5 and N6.

I’m not sure if that’s good news or spoils my excuse for not going. 😂

[LaMotta]

I’m not sure if that’s good news or spoils my excuse for not going. 😂

:greengrin

[JohnMcM]

Forgive me if this comes across as insensitive.

To my mind, unless there are physical or other impairments is it unreasonable to expect those who can to walk to the stadium, even from the extreme ends of the parking restrictions? Or am I missing something?

[Betty Boop]

Zones N5 and N6 are only in operation between 08.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday though.

Given we play on weekday evenings or weekends I don't think this will make any difference to people's ability to park near the stadium - people can park on single yellow lines or in controlled zones outwith the times listed above for N5 and N6.
Is that not current restrictions ?

[LaMotta]

Forgive me if this comes across as insensitive.

To my mind, unless there are physical or other impairments is it unreasonable to expect those who can to walk to the stadium, even from the extreme ends of the parking restrictions? Or am I missing something?

My Dad spent years telling me we'd "never get parked" near the stadium when I was young - we had longish (20-30 min) walks from various spots he'd identified. When I eventually learned to drive myself, I proved him wrong by being able to get parked fairly close most weeks ( within 5-10 mins) - and referred to his approach to parking as the Alex Miller approach.

Now his mobility is in a bad way I park 300 yards from the stadium, so I'm glad my more daring approach to seeking out parking spaces had paid off.:greengrin

[Coco Bryce]

My Dad spent years telling me we'd "never get parked" near the stadium when I was young - we had longish (20-30 min) walks from various spots he'd identified. When I eventually learned to drive myself, I proved him wrong by being able to get parked fairly close most weeks ( within 5-10 mins) - and referred to his approach to parking as the Alex Miller approach.

Now his mobility is in a bad way I park 300 years from the stadium, so I'm glad my more daring approach to seeking out parking spaces had paid off.:greengrin

Hoping you mean yards 😂

[Alfred E Newman]

Out of interest why wouldnt public transport be an option

A 50 mile round trip by bus and 2 mile there and back walk to the stadium would be too much for me at my age I’m afraid.

[LaMotta]

Is that not current restrictions ?

My reading of the council docs is that there are no current restrictions in the streets listed but they are looking to bring in controlled parking - assigning these streets to Zone N6 and N7. So would be fine to park outside the times listed.

That said, the documents aren't the easiest to follow......

[Real Emerald]

Hoping you mean yards 😂

Hope so or he’ll miss a couple of Scottish Cup wins 😂😂

[LaMotta]

Hoping you mean yards 😂

hahaha yes mate - its been a long day :thumbsup:

[CropleyWasGod]

A 50 mile round trip by bus and 2 mile there and back walk to the stadium would be too much for me at my age I’m afraid.

From what has been said, it looks as if there is no change to the current situation on matchdays.

[Allant1981]

A 50 mile round trip by bus and 2 mile there and back walk to the stadium would be too much for me at my age I’m afraid.

Would the park and ride not be an option? Not ideal but might be a bit easier

[Alfred E Newman]

Would the park and ride not be an option? Not ideal but might be a bit easier

Nearest is Straiton so no. Hopefully as somebody has posted, the restrictions are not on match days.

[The Spaceman]

Skye no more.

[Real Emerald]

Out of interest why wouldnt public transport be an option

On the few occasions I’ve tried it, I don’t get home until around 7:30 on a Saturday 3pm kick off as opposed to 5:30 in the car. Plus I’ve got a bad knee so any distance walking causes me problems, if that’s ok with you. 😃

[.Sean.]

I wonder what percentage of our home support drive to Easter Road?

[Allant1981]

On the few occasions I’ve tried it, I don’t get home until around 7:30 on a Saturday 3pm kick off as opposed to 5:30 in the car. Plus I’ve got a bad knee so any distance walking causes me problems, if that’s ok with you. 😃

I didnt say it wasnt, i was going to try come up solutions to help you out but you can stick it

[Nicho87]

I wonder what percentage of our home support drive to Easter Road?

2 fans, Fife

[Real Emerald]

I didnt say it wasnt, i was going to try come up solutions to help you out but you can stick it

Hence the smiley, I knew you didn’t mean to offend. Apologies 👍

[green day]

Zones N6 and N7 are only in operation between 08.30 and 17.30 Monday to Friday though.

Given we play on weekday evenings or weekends I don't think this will make any difference to people's ability to park near the stadium - people can park on single yellow lines or in controlled zones outwith the times listed above for N5 and N6.

Yep, that is same as my zone so won't be an issue.

[Allant1981]

I drive in from falkirk so always available to help someone out from this area, doesnt really help woth the parking situation as ill be in the same boat but means not having to get a train or bus if you cant drive

[Allant1981]

Hence the smiley, I knew you didn’t mean to offend. Apologies 👍

All good👌

[LaMotta]

Yep, that is same as my zone so won't be an issue.

:aok:

[greenginger]

I wonder what percentage of our home support drive to Easter Road?

I always drive and park around Leith Links.

Been thinking I might try the tram once it starts running down Leith Walk.

[SChibs]

For the people saying public transport isn't isn't option what's stopping you parking a bit further out than you normally would and getting a bus the rest of the journey? It's not car OR bus it can be both.

[LaMotta]

For the people saying public transport isn't isn't option what's stopping you parking a bit further out than you normally would and getting a bus the rest of the journey? It's not car OR bus it can be both.

My Dad will never be able to ( unfortunately) get on public transport again so its not an option for him - only way is to go by car and get close.


I think for many people though it's just the hassle, extra time involved, and extra cost. When things aren't going that great for the team and people are in two minds whether to go, the convenience of going by car could seal the deal.

[greenginger]

For the people saying public transport isn't isn't option what's stopping you parking a bit further out than you normally would and getting a bus the rest of the journey? It's not car OR bus it can be both.

Yeah, folk from west side of town or further out , park at Gyle and tram it to Leith Walk.

[Allant1981]

My Dad will never be able to ( unfortunately) get on public transport again so its not an option for him - only way is to go by car and get close.


I think for many people though it's just the hassle, extra time involved, and extra cost. When things aren't going that great for the team and people are in two minds whether to go, the convenience of going by car could seal the deal.

Do you get to park on st clair st?

[wookie70]

Way too much time bussing it in from Midlothian and the expense of the train and bus for that matter would be too much to justify. I'll maybe just be an away fan from that point and pick and choose home games unless I can park nearby. Don't mind a 10 or 15 minute walk but the council seem hell bent on making Edinburgh as terrible a place as possible for car owners to visit. They don't seem to have an issue with the tons of CO2 created by foreign visitors they are desperate to attract

[CropleyWasGod]

My Dad will never be able to ( unfortunately) get on public transport again so its not an option for him - only way is to go by car and get close.


I think for many people though it's just the hassle, extra time involved, and extra cost. When things aren't going that great for the team and people are in two minds whether to go, the convenience of going by car could seal the deal.

Confused :greengrin

Didn't you say that there would be no change from the current situation?

[SHODAN]

My usual bit's not been changed, but I'm guessing people will figure out what it is and fill it up. Great.

[Irish_Steve]

What about parking in the Sainsbury’s and cutting through - a shorter distance than from Leith Walk?

[Renton1875]

Anyone know if the Sainsburys car park is still open after midweek games finish? Also, will it be possible to go back to that car park straight after the game on Wednesday or is access to the path that leads there blocked while the Celtic supporters leave the away end?

[LaMotta]

Do you get to park on st clair st?

Well yes in theory as we have a blue badge for him now. But the spaces are usually always taken. Once they were allowing people to park on Albion Place instead. I have another good place I usually aim for, but I'm unwilling to reveal where :greengrin. It does mean you have to get there fairly early though.

[LaMotta]

Confused :greengrin

Didn't you say that there would be no change from the current situation?

Yes mate I did so it wont change for most I think - just responding to SC Hibs's hypothetical question though as to why people would be reluctant to drive some of the way and then get public transport the rest of the way.

[gbhibby]

Bathgate no more
🤔

[gbhibby]

Skye no more.
🤔

[gbhibby]

Anyone know if the Sainsburys car park is still open after midweek games finish? Also, will it be possible to go back to that car park straight after the game on Wednesday or is access to the path that leads there blocked while the Celtic supporters leave the away end?
Car park is open. I usually go around the long way after the game can't be bothered waiting. Sure it will be open. Only been shut from Sainsburys end by police before the game once against The Rangers told it was away fans only that way.

[SaulGoodman]

My usual bit's not been changed, but I'm guessing people will figure out what it is and fill it up. Great.

Think I park at the same place as you, hope no one find out where it is! Want to tell me where it is just to confirm we park at the the same place?

[Lago]

My Dad will never be able to ( unfortunately) get on public transport again so its not an option for him - only way is to go by car and get close.


I think for many people though it's just the hassle, extra time involved, and extra cost. When things aren't going that great for the team and people are in two minds whether to go, the convenience of going by car could seal the deal.
Travelling in from Kirkcaldy it became a real pain getting to games and the journey back along Queensferry Rd, an accident waiting to happen, so I gave up my season ticket as the hassle wasn't worth it. Missed it for about 6 months then not so much, followed by Covid-19 going to ER never enters my mind TV for me now.

[LaMotta]

Travelling in from Kirkcaldy it became a real pain getting to games and the journey back along Queensferry Rd, an accident waiting to happen, so I gave up my season ticket as the hassle wasn't worth it. Missed it for about 6 months then not so much, followed by Covid-19 going to ER never enters my mind TV for me now.

Its a shame that but understandable.

It's really infuriating heading anywhere West or North on the way back from Easter Road just now with all the trams works etc.

[Renton1875]

Car park is open. I usually go around the long way after the game can't be bothered waiting. Sure it will be open. Only been shut from Sainsburys end by police before the game once against The Rangers told it was away fans only that way.

Cheers.

[Keith_M]

A 50 mile round trip by bus and 2 mile there and back walk to the stadium would be too much for me at my age I’m afraid.


It's only half a mile from the bus stop at the corner of London Road and Easter Road, but I appreciate even that's a bit far for some people depending on age and condition.

My Dad used to walk down from Waverly Station but, at 81, that's a bit of a hike nowadays.

[Since452]

Travelling in from Kirkcaldy it became a real pain getting to games and the journey back along Queensferry Rd, an accident waiting to happen, so I gave up my season ticket as the hassle wasn't worth it. Missed it for about 6 months then not so much, followed by Covid-19 going to ER never enters my mind TV for me now.

Same here. Fife to Easter Road is a pain in the arse these days.

[Weegreenman]

There’s still plenty of options around the stadium to park your car if you know the area. Lochend, Craigentinny etc. You have the option of catching the bus also.

[lord bunberry]

My reading of the council docs is that there are no current restrictions in the streets listed but they are looking to bring in controlled parking - assigning these streets to Zone N6 and N7. So would be fine to park outside the times listed.

That said, the documents aren't the easiest to follow......
You’re correct. You have central and peripheral controlled zones. Peripheral zones are Monday to Friday. These new restrictions won’t affect match day parking.

[LaMotta]

You’re correct. You have central and peripheral controlled zones. Peripheral zones are Monday to Friday. These new restrictions won’t affect match day parking.

:aok:

[BegbieHSC]

Sainsbury’s always has spaces. Never got a ticket once.

[Lago]

Same here. Fife to Easter Road is a pain in the arse these days.
Tell me about, travelling back after a game in mid winter it just became scarey frankly.

[Hibbyradge]

From what has been said, it looks as if there is no change to the current situation on matchdays.

Bed wetting no more! :greengrin

[NAE NOOKIE]

There's usually 4 of us, sometimes 5. Our total journey there and back is around 90 miles ..... On a Wednesday night even parking close to the stadium by the time we get home its between 10:30 and 11:00 pm. If we parked about a mile from the ground and had to walk or wait for a bus back to the car we wouldn't be home until about 11:30 or so ... hardly ideal for one of our group who starts work at 8am and walking any distance isn't very handy for my pal with the double hip replacement.

Public transport to weekend games from the Borders is a giant pain in the arse, it would increase our journey time by about an hour, maybe more, and more than treble the cost of travel. On a Wednesday night it's totally impractical for folk who finish work at 5pm to get public transport to the game from Selkirk. In my case I work part time, but I don't finish my shift until 6:30 ... by car I can make ER for the kick off ok, but by public transport, or if I had to park a mile from the stadium, no chance.

It's not often I have a bother parking where I do, but if parking is restricted on the other side of the stadium and folk start looking around Lochend it's just going to be a nightmare.

[mim]

Same here. Fife to Easter Road is a pain in the arse these days.

My group has actually found it much easier these days.
We get the bus to the West End, go for drinks and food in the Caley Picture House ('Spoons) and there is then a great choice of buses from Lothian Road to Easter Road.

Easy Peasy :thumbsup:

[green day]

It's not often I have a bother parking where I do, but if parking is restricted on the other side of the stadium and folk start looking around Lochend it's just going to be a nightmare.

Parking wont be restricted at match times so there isnt a problem.

[Keith_M]

My Dad will never be able to ( unfortunately) get on public transport again so its not an option for him - only way is to go by car and get close.


I think for many people though it's just the hassle, extra time involved, and extra cost. When things aren't going that great for the team and people are in two minds whether to go, the convenience of going by car could seal the deal.


I have sympathy for your Dad, but not those other lazy gits you mentioned in the second paragraph.

[The Pointer]

Another nail in the coffin for Edinburgh by the spiteful City Council which makes me wonder why there haven't been riots in the streets yet. The selfishness and tunnel vision of some astounds me.

From my own perspective it takes around three and a half hours to drive from my house to park somewhere in the vicinity of ER but you can expect another hour sometimes. Public transport? Don't make me laugh! It's not an option unless I want to use up the whole weekend travelling plus two nights in digs, and with Wu-flu my car is a good deal healthier.

[AltheHibby]

Sainsbury’s always has spaces. Never got a ticket once.

And if you do, and it's from a private parking company you simply ignore it. Unless they know who the driver is they're stuffed.

[GreenCastle]

With all the tram works near Leith it hasn't helped the traffic and parking situation - Pilrig street open / Pilrig Street shut etc.

Hopefully it will settle down in near future.

The good news is Easter Road is still relatively easy to get to. Be careful what we wish for as we avoided an out of town soulless stadium with no local facilities.

Hibs should work with bus companies to offer park and ride from areas around the city with specific pick up and drop off points.

Not sure if it will affect anyone but another road is closed for a year in Edinburgh - Craigleith Road closed to sort the drainage.

There is also still temporary lights at Canonmills - haven't seen anyone actually working there since they were put up.

[CropleyWasGod]

Another nail in the coffin for Edinburgh by the spiteful City Council which makes me wonder why there haven't been riots in the streets yet. The selfishness and tunnel vision of some astounds me.

From my own perspective it takes around three and a half hours to drive from my house to park somewhere in the vicinity of ER but you can expect another hour sometimes. Public transport? Don't make me laugh! It's not an option unless I want to use up the whole weekend travelling plus two nights in digs, and with Wu-flu my car is a good deal healthier.

There's nowhere to park, that's why.

[davym7062]

you wont get anywhere near ER soon by car, the northbrige closes nest month so the place will be gridlocked:rolleyes:

[gbhibby]

Remember the time when we had much better transport links even a train stop at the back the stadium. Those were the days. Edinburgh Council and transport policy are two things that don't go together.

[Pat 0-7]

I remember being able to park in the middle of the road, possibly Albert or Iona St?

[GreenCastle]

you wont get anywhere near ER soon by car, the northbrige closes nest month so the place will be gridlocked:rolleyes:

Have you got a link for this happening?

[lord bunberry]

you wont get anywhere near ER soon by car, the northbrige closes nest month so the place will be gridlocked:rolleyes:
What the hell are they doing to that bridge? They’ve been working on it for about 3 years, they could’ve rebuilt it in that time.

[Mon Dieu4]

There's nowhere to park, that's why.

As part of the consultation process, I'm sure the majority of people of Leith and the surrounding areas that took part actually said there wasn't that bad of a problem with parking and they didn't want the zoning restrictions, they are going ahead with it anyway

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-edinburgh-parking-zones-delayed-after-residents-say-there-is-no-need-for-them-3353930

This reeks of a way to make money

[davym7062]

Have you got a link for this happening?

i dont but im a bus driver and weve been told abot all the diversions thatll be in place

[GreenCastle]

i dont but im a bus driver and weve been told abot all the diversions thatll be in place

I saw they were closing parts of it at night. Wasn’t aware of day time closures?

The bridge needed work done to it and shock they found more issues hence the long and costly repair process.

Getting across Edinburgh is definitely becoming much more tricky.

Add in the low emissions 2 year trial from next year also - you will definitely see more to Let signs in central areas - loads of shop units with them just now.

[greenginger]

I remember being able to park in the middle of the road, possibly Albert or Iona St?

I remember Hibs used to have their own car park behind the East Terracing .

I think it was about 1/- back in the day ( that’s a shilling or 5p ) for the youngsters on here.

Could have been a money earner today. :greengrin

[ABZHFC]

My Dad spent years telling me we'd "never get parked" near the stadium when I was young - we had longish (20-30 min) walks from various spots he'd identified. When I eventually learned to drive myself, I proved him wrong by being able to get parked fairly close most weeks ( within 5-10 mins) - and referred to his approach to parking as the Alex Miller approach.

Now his mobility is in a bad way I park 300 yards from the stadium, so I'm glad my more daring approach to seeking out parking spaces had paid off.:greengrin

Fantastic :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

[SHODAN]

Think I park at the same place as you, hope no one find out where it is! Want to tell me where it is just to confirm we park at the the same place?

Nearly, NEARLY got me!

[Keith_M]

We should move to an out of town location with great big car parks.

I can't imagine anybody objecting to that.

[blackpoolhibs]

I remember being able to park in the middle of the road, possibly Albert or Iona St?

Did that not used to happen on Easter Road too????

[Pat 0-7]

Did that not used to happen on Easter Road too????Not sure, I only ever parked like that in one of the streets off Easter Road but can't remember which one.

[gbhibby]

I saw they were closing parts of it at night. Wasn’t aware of day time closures?

The bridge needed work done to it and shock they found more issues hence the long and costly repair process.

Getting across Edinburgh is definitely becoming much more tricky.

Add in the low emissions 2 year trial from next year also - you will definitely see more to Let signs in central areas - loads of shop units with them just now.
The council want us all on bikes buses and Trams that's their transport policy. I live outside the town and only time I go anywhere near the city centre is going to the game.

[lord bunberry]

Not sure, I only ever parked like that in one of the streets off Easter Road but can't remember which one.
Dalmeny St and Iona St were the 2 I remember.

[gbhibby]

We should move to an out of town location with great big car parks.

I can't imagine anybody objecting to that.
Straiton still has some land available😁
But you would have problems with the bypass as they were told to make it three lanes with hard shoulder, what did the do make it two lanes with hardly any hard shoulder.

[Pat 0-7]

Dalmeny St and Iona St were the 2 I remember.I think I used Iona Street, the good old days when I could leave Bathgate at 2pm and be in the ground for 2:55. Impossible now.

[LaMotta]

I have sympathy for your Dad, but not those other lazy gits you mentioned in the second paragraph.

Me neither to be fair :greengrin

[LaMotta]

Fantastic :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin

Haha he hated me calling it that :greengrin

[KeithTheHibby]

CBA readind this whole thread. Can you still park at the retail park?

[jingler1954]

Skye no more.

Don't bring me granddaughter into it.:-)

[Itsnoteasy]

New parking plans for Leith Walk, Pilrig & Abbeyhill announced | Leith Central Community Council (leithcentralcc.co.uk) (https://leithcentralcc.co.uk/2021/10/23/new-parking-plans-for-leith-walk-pilrig-abbeyhill-announced/)


Looks like the end of parking near the stadium.

Maybe you should have read the whole article, instead you have whipped up an unnecessary frenzy.

[ronaldo7]

you wont get anywhere near ER soon by car, the northbrige closes nest month so the place will be gridlocked:rolleyes:


Have you got a link for this happening?


What the hell are they doing to that bridge? They’ve been working on it for about 3 years, they could’ve rebuilt it in that time.


I saw they were closing parts of it at night. Wasn’t aware of day time closures?

The bridge needed work done to it and shock they found more issues hence the long and costly repair process.

Getting across Edinburgh is definitely becoming much more tricky.

Add in the low emissions 2 year trial from next year also - you will definitely see more to Let signs in central areas - loads of shop units with them just now.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-north-bridge-closed-three-21967875

Drivers have been warned to avoid North Bridge in Edinburgh this week due to a series of repair works being carried out.

The bridge has been under a renovation for some time, however the road will be closed for three nights as part of the project is carried out.

Starting on Wednesday (October 27), the road connecting the Old Town and the New Town will be closed to motorists and public transport, with diversions in place.

Running from 8pm until 6am, work will be carried out through the early hours, with the repairs set to be completed by Saturday.

[Mon Dieu4]

Dalmeny St and Iona St were the 2 I remember.

Albert and Balfour Street as well, I used to nearly get knocked over lots as a kid for wandering out without looking

[One Day Soon]

Maybe you should have read the whole article, instead you have whipped up an unnecessary frenzy.

That's always the best kind of frenzy.

[LaMotta]

That's always the best kind of frenzy.

Especially when its been whipped up.

[davym7062]

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-north-bridge-closed-three-21967875

Drivers have been warned to avoid North Bridge in Edinburgh this week due to a series of repair works being carried out.

The bridge has been under a renovation for some time, however the road will be closed for three nights as part of the project is carried out.

Starting on Wednesday (October 27), the road connecting the Old Town and the New Town will be closed to motorists and public transport, with diversions in place.

Running from 8pm until 6am, work will be carried out through the early hours, with the repairs set to be completed by Saturday.

thats just the start we have a major rota and timetable change starting on 14 nov the bridge is closing heading to town for 6/9 months

[ronaldo7]

thats just the start we have a major rota and timetable change starting on 14 nov the bridge is closing heading to town for 6/9 months

👍

I was just making people aware of the closure tonight. Don't want them coming out of ER after the match without knowing it's closed from 8pm.

[greenginger]

thats just the start we have a major rota and timetable change starting on 14 nov the bridge is closing heading to town for 6/9 months


Timed to to coincide with roadworks on Lothian Road ( widening the pavements and narrowing the road ) and the extra spaces for people on George 4th Bridge.

It makes you think our Roads Dept want to see gridlock.

[davym7062]

Timed to to coincide with roadworks on Lothian Road ( widening the pavements and narrowing the road ) and the extra spaces for people on George 4th Bridge.

It makes you think our Roads Dept want to see gridlock.

its bad enuff just now next month onwards will be a nightmare

[JoeT]

Not sure on how segregation works for CatA games these days, if I park nr Sainsburys on London Rd can you still walk down the short way at the back of the shop to get through to the West Stand or is it the longer walk around by Easter Rd? thanks

[Carheenlea]

Not sure on how segregation works for CatA games these days, if I park nr Sainsburys on London Rd can you still walk down the short way at the back of the shop to get through to the West Stand or is it the longer walk around by Easter Rd? thanks

Path is open behind Sainsbury’s but you will probably have to wait 10/15 mins or so after the game for the utterly preposterous scenario of home fans being held back from walking their own streets.

[lord bunberry]

Timed to to coincide with roadworks on Lothian Road ( widening the pavements and narrowing the road ) and the extra spaces for people on George 4th Bridge.

It makes you think our Roads Dept want to see gridlock.
The spaces for people on George IV Bridge have been taken away thankfully. Yesterday I watched 2 busses try and pass each other on The Mound, it ended with both busses having to reverse which I thought was illegal.

[JoeT]

Path is open behind Sainsbury’s but you will probably have to wait 10/15 mins or so after the game for the utterly preposterous scenario of home fans being held back from walking their own streets.

thanks

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Always find Jane street a decent place to park and not too long a walk to the ground

[One Day Soon]

Timed to to coincide with roadworks on Lothian Road ( widening the pavements and narrowing the road ) and the extra spaces for people on George 4th Bridge.

It makes you think our Roads Dept want to see gridlock.


The department and politicians responsible are anti-car, a fact that is discussed pretty openly within the council.

[hibsbollah]

Are there cycle racks at the ground? I never even noticed

[Lendo]

thats just the start we have a major rota and timetable change starting on 14 nov the bridge is closing heading to town for 6/9 months

It seems North Bridge is in serious trouble and could end up closed to traffic altogether. Serious structural issues due to the amount of traffic going over it. Doesn’t sound like an easy fix made more complicated by the fact its owned jointly by CEC, Network Rail and the Scotsman hotel (or so I’m lead to believe)