Leith Walk in Edinburgh is to reopen to two-way traffic between Pilrig Street and London Road from Monday, 18 July.

The main construction works between Montgomery Street/Annandale Street and Pilrig Street have been completed and fencing will be removed from outside businesses and homes.

The Trams to Newhaven project remains on schedule for completion by spring 2023 and within the £207.3m budget, with all major construction anticipated to be complete by the end of 2022 ahead of a testing and commissioning period.

Progress to date includes:

• Almost 3,900 metres of track laid, 84% of the total

• Main construction works completed on three out of the eight new tram stops with works progressing well at the Balfour Street, Foot of the Walk and Newhaven stops

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• Over 4,000 metres of communications ducting installed (87% of the total) serving the tram and future communication requirements in the area

• More than 4,000 metres of drainage installed (89% of the total)

• Over 60,000 deliveries from the logistic hubs to local businesses

• Almost 24,500 itison vouchers sold, generating over £240,000 potential spend in participating businesses on the route.

• Over £175,000 spend on open for business campaigns

• Main construction works complete on several sections, including Ocean Terminal to Rennie's Isle and between Tower Street and Constitution Place and Tower Street and Baltic Street.

However, the programme for some specific sections of the route has changed due to industry wide challenges with the availability of materials and skilled labour, as well as other issues including complex utility conflicts.

As a result, some stretches are scheduled to take longer than originally planned, including Melrose Drive and outside Ocean Terminal. Full details of the updated programme are available on the Trams to Newhaven website.