Emergency roadworks being carried out at Haymarket from today

Scottish Water is advising road users and residents in Haymarket, Edinburgh of roadworks to enable emergency repairs to a collapsed sewer.

From Friday 25 October, a stretch of Haymarket Terrace will be closed eastbound (cycle lane will be closed eastbound and westbound) from Coates Gardens up to a point just past Rosebery Crescent.

Cyclists and motorists are advised to follow local diversions. Measures will be put in place to enable safe pedestrian access.

A Scottish Water spokesperson said: “We’ve had to extend the scope of ongoing emergency sewer repair works in Rosebery Crescent which means these roadworks are now required on a short stretch of Haymarket Terrace.

“We appreciate it is going to be inconvenient for people living in and travelling through the area, but this really is the only way we can carry out the repair works safely.

“We will work with affected businesses and residents to help minimise the impact of the emergency works. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we work to complete these emergency repairs as quickly and as safely as possible.”

Tram operations will be unaffected and businesses in the area are open as normal.

Scottish Water is liaising closely with Edinburgh City Council’s events planning team in relation to upcoming international rugby games being held at Murrayfield Stadium. Working with partners, the publicly-owned utility say they will work to determine how best to ensure the safety of pedestrians expected to use this area at peak times on match days, while ensuring work continues and repairs can be completed as soon as possible.