The second phase of works at Waverley Station in Edinburgh are to commence today (8 September).

The works, which will help improve access for pedestrians in the area, will focus around Waverley Bridge. A scheduled completion date of December has been given for the phase.

From today, lane width restrictions will be in place at the north-east and south-west areas of Waverley Bridge. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, while the taxi rank has been relocated to the south-east side at the existing motorcycle bay.

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The overall scheme, which will cost around £1m, involves the resurfacing of the carriageway as well as the widening of footways on Waverley Bridge and Market Street. The installation of upgraded drainage, kerb realignment, laying of sandstone and Caithness paving and improved pedestrian crossing facilities, are also part of the initiative.

Councillor Lesley Hinds, Transport Convener, said: "These improvements to the streetscape around Waverley Station will make a big difference to how accessible the area is for pedestrians, cyclists and all road users.

"We've been pleased to work closely with Network Rail in recent weeks to make sure it's as easy as possible for station users to find their way to taxi ranks, pick-up and drop-off points and, most importantly, transport connections for their onward journeys [eg tram and bus] once they've arrived at Waverley."

(JP/IT)