The Silverknowes roundabout project remains on track for completion by Friday 15 December.

However, due to the condition of the roadway, roads engineers now say that the roundabout will have to be closed for a longer period of time than first thought – until Sunday 3 December.  This is due to the additional amount of work which needs to be carried out.

The revised plan for the roundabout was agreed after a number of specific concerns were raised about the original proposals, particularity from cyclists.

The changes include;

• The removal of the cycle lane around the perimeter of the roundabout,
• The reduction down to one lane on and off the roundabout from Silverknowes Parkway by introducing footway build outs,
• The creation of a dedicated cycle lane on the north side of the roundabout to the rear of the existing footpath and behind the bus terminus on Silverknowes Parkway,
• The pedestrian refuge island in Lauriston Farm Avenue to be changed to a zebra crossing,

The 29 bus is currently diverted to use Silverknowes Hill so that it can turn back into Silverknowes Road to travel south.