Major Edinburgh road to be closed for six months

A major road in Edinburgh will be closed for six months for sewage works.

Gorgie Road, which links the west of the capital with the city centre, will be shut between Robb's Loan and Hutchison Crossway from Sunday 25 January.

The maintenance work is aimed at improving the area's sewage system during heavy rain.

Scottish Water acknowledged there would be major disruption during the £3m project, but said it was working with partners including the City of Edinburgh Council to minimise the impact.

A number of major attractions are located in the area surrounding the site. They include Tynecastle Stadium and Scottish Gas Murrayfield, which both regularly attract thousands of visitors.

Senior project manager Ethan Gillies Denning said: "We are acutely aware Gorgie Road is one of the key transport routes linking west Edinburgh with the city centre.

"But the road also sits above critical Victorian-era waste water infrastructure that helps protect homes and businesses during heavy rain.

"This project will significantly reduce debris entering the Water of Leith, supporting cleaner rivers and a healthier local environment for people and wildlife, including otters."

He urged people to follow all diversion signs and allow extra time for journeys, particularly at peak times.

The project is expected to be completed by July 2026.