Although we are still fighting for the funding for a new bridge, Council officials are currently consulting on what the new structure could look like.
We’ve been asked to collate any views and make sure we respond to officials leading the project by 23 February. So if you have views then please let us know.
You can see all the details from the official letter by clicking here.
Overall, here is a summary
- The slip-road arrangement at Burnshot junction will remain similar to the existing, i.e. it will
still be possible to leave and join the A90 carriageway in both directions.
The span arrangement, material choice and detailing will be determined during detailed
design, however internal discussions have taken place to propose the width of the
structure, as detailed below: - Pedestrians/cyclists – Due to the relatively low numbers of pedestrians using the
bridge, the footpath/cycleway will be a shared facility but will be 250mm wider than
previously. Additionally there will be a 500mm separation zone between the
footpath and the road. The parapet will be raised to 1400mm. This is in accordance
with current standards and guidance from Sustrans. - Buses – The carriageway is 500mm wider than the minimum required for lowfrequency
bus routes, facilitating some future increase in use - HGVs – The bridge will be designed to support SV100 vehicles (maximum gross
weight of 100 tonnes with a maximum basic axle load of 16.5t). The headroom
under the structure will be in accordance with current standards. - All vehicles – The bridge will return to normal 2-way operation (a one-way
arrangement was in place since 1999).
If you have views then please email us at kevin.lang@edinburgh.gov.uk and louise.young@edinburgh.gov.uk