Essential repair work is to start at Dean Path and Damside Bridge in Edinburgh.

Work towards the reopening the bridge will begin in May.

The path and bridge have been closed since early 2016 following a landslip.

It is estimated that the construction work on Dean Path will take approximately 26 weeks which will see a completion date around the end of October 2021.

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Works will include:

• Clearance of debris and vegetation on the slope

• Repair and reinstatement of the footpath located along the Water of Leith affected by the land slip

• Remedial landscaping

• Installation of external drainage.

Culture and Communities Convener Cllr Donald Wilson said: "The ongoing pandemic has had a great impact on the construction work necessary for the re-opening of the Dean Path. We are delighted to be moving forward with the project and that work will begin shortly. Its restoration will return a key section of our off-road paths network which I know will be welcomed by the many people who enjoy using it - including myself for running!."