As part of the Summertime Streets scheme, some of the city centre’s busiest roads will face restrictions to open space for pedestrians.
The council states that it will increase safety and make travel easier, with an estimated 5,000 people set to travel through the Lawnmarket per hour at peak times.
Transport convener and Labour councillor Stephen Jenkinson said the changes had been successful for many years, and that this year would be no different.
He also said the planned full reopening of North Bridge would be a ‘great boost’ for people getting around the city, and thanked residents for their understanding and patience ahead of the closures.
Many of the closures and restrictions will run between July 27 and September 7.
High Street, Parliament Square, Cockburn Street and St Giles’ Street will all be closed between 10.30a and midnight on weekdays, and 10.30a to 9pm on weekends.
Lawnmarket from Castlehill to George IV Bridge will be shut to pedestrians, with cyclists required to dismount during the Tattoo.
Servicing, loading and unloading will be possible from the eastern end of Johnston Terrace from 6.30 to 10.30 every morning.
Johnston Terrace itself will face a series of restrictions, available on the council’s website.
Cowgate, between Candlemaker Row and Blackfriars Street will be shut to through vehicles, except cycles, between 3p to 5a every day.
Local access will be retained, with access via Guthrie Street. The junction of East Adam Street at the Pleasance will be shut for the listed dates.
Another set of closures and restrictions will run from July 19 to September 7.
Blair Street will be closed off at the South Bridge end, with two-way traffic being in effect for the duration. A restricted area will be set aside for vehicles turning around.
George Street between Hanover Street and Frederick street will be shut during the duration of the restrictions.
A servicing, loading and unloading area running at the Hanover Street end of the closure from 6a to 8a daily.
Other short-term restrictions will be in place during the summer festival season, details of which can be found on the council website.
Some £360k from the new visitor levy will go towards Summertime Streets for the duration of the charge’s first budget.
Cllr Jenkinson added: “Our residents and businesses have my thanks for their understanding and patience as we prepare to showcase and enjoy our city’s unparalleled cultural offering once again.”
By Joseph Sullivan Local Democracy Reporter
