Busy road in major Scots city to close for THREE YEARS
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DRIVERS have been warned that a busy road in a Scottish city will be closed for three years.
Motorists in Edinburgh will be faced with major disruption that is set to last until the summer of 2028 as works get underway at a local high school.
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It comes amid ongoing construction works at Trinity Academy in Edinburgh
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Construction works are being carried out at Trinity Academy on Craighall Avenue as part of an ongoing project by the local council.
The project has already seen a new recreation and sports facility built at Bangholm, which opened in 2022.
And now the latest phase will see most of the building demolished and rebuilt in a bid to increase the school's capacity.
It will mean the number of pupils will increase from 950 to 1,200, even though the building itself will take up a smaller space.
This will leave an empty space, which is expected to be used as an area for both Trinity Primary and Trinity Academy to share a campus.
However, the works will cause a stretch of the road near Trinity Academy to shut down until the summer of 2028.
I appreciate this closure will be disruptive for local residents and businesses – they have my thanks for their patience and understanding
Councillor Stephen Jenkinson
A section of Craighall Road officially closed to drivers on Tuesday morning, with residents given little notice.
According to the Edinburgh Evening News, the road has been closed in an effort to separate the public from the construction works.
Locals received a newsletter about the latest updates on the construction works.
And it explained that the road closure will help make sure that materials and equipment will be delivered to the site safely.
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It added that it will "ensure the clear segregation between construction activities and all members of the public".
The closure stretches from Craighall Avenue to Grandville, however, the footpath opposite Craighall Avenue will remain open.
The school will also remain open while the works are carried out.
Pupils located in the areas of the building which are affected by the works are being relocated to other temporary classrooms.
Green councillor and co-leader Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill told the Edinburgh Evening News that many locals have contacted her about the sudden road closure.
The complex refurbishment and expansion of Trinity Academy will bring positive benefits for the whole community, but this will take time
Councillor Stephen Jenkinson
She said: 'I've been contacted by several constituents who learned about the road closure near Trinity very suddenly.
'We want to ensure safety and mobility as a priority, and residents should also be given the opportunity to give feedback on changes on their doorstep.'
Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson, told the Scottish Sun that the works will "take time" and thanked locals for their patience.
He said: 'I appreciate this closure will be disruptive for local residents and businesses – they have my thanks for their patience and understanding.
'Throughout the project, our primary concern is for the safety of residents, particularly young people attending school.
'We'll continue to engage with local stakeholders as the work progresses.
"Ultimately, the complex refurbishment and expansion of Trinity Academy will bring positive benefits for the whole community, but this will take time.'
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