Edinburgh Council officials have now published revised proposals for the new Queensferry High Street. These differ from earlier plans by retaining the two-way flow on the streets. The draft plan from last year proposed moving to a one-way system.

The initial consultation last year showed mixed views amongst residents on moving to a one way system. However, the major factor driving the new decision has been based on funding and the requirement to commit the £2 million available by the end of March.

The necessary legal changes required for a one way system would almost certainly *not* be delivered in that timescale. To avoid the risk of losing the funding, the Steering Group agreed to progress with an amended scheme.

The new proposals

– retain two way traffic but leave open the option of moving to a one way system in the future.
– install a three way signalised junction at the foot of the Loan to improve road safety and deliver the proposed pedestrian crossing.
– restrict large vehicles from passing through the High Street, but allowing limited HGV business servicing times (timings to be agreed in consultation with local businesses).
– retain car parking in the same positions and quantities as are currently on street.

A new public information event will be organised over the summer. Actual construction work will start early in 2020 and should be completed that year.