Edinburgh Council explain how new junctions will work…

Edinburgh Council explain how new junctions will work where bikes prioritised

Edinburgh Council have issued urgent guidance on how two new junctions will work when they reopen in a few months time.

As part of the works on the city's new West to East Link, construction has been ongoing in the Roseburn area since 2021, to widen pavements and create a new cycling lane.

Created to provide a safer route for cyclists and pedestrians, this week the council issued advice on how the new junctions, which are "new to Edinburgh" will work, with cars needing to give way to those on foot.

Located at the junction between Roseburn Gardens and Roseburn Terrace, as well as on Wester Coates Terrace and West Coates, new rules have been created to allow the design to run smoothly.

Warning drivers of the changes, the council urged motorists to "take extra caution" when using the routes while locals adjust to the system.

Explaining the design, the following rules were issued:

Roseburn Gardens - Roseburn Terrace

Drivers

There is no exit from Roseburn Gardens to Roseburn Terrace
You can access Roseburn Gardens turning left from the westbound lane on Roseburn Terrace.
You must give way to people walking or wheeling when turning left into Roseburn Gardens
You are not permitted to turn right from Roseburn Terrace into Roseburn Gardens.

Pedestrians

You have priority over vehicles turning into Roseburn Gardens from Roseburn Terrace.
A permanent, one-hop crossing will be installed, crossing Roseburn Terrace at this junction.

Cyclists

You can move in and out of Roseburn Gardens from both directions.
Cyclists can use the crossing signal button on the cycle path in Roseburn Gardens, so you don’t block the footway while waiting to cross.

Wester Coates Terrace - West Coates

Drivers

When turning into Wester Coates Terrace, give priority to anyone walking, wheeling or cycling in either direction. You can stop and wait in position A if you need to, and the space is free.
When leaving Wester Coates Terrace, wait at position B to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists. Only move to position C if the space is clear, so you don’t block the cycle path and pedestrian route.

Cyclists