Traffic-free Porty to Leith route is opened
The route also links into the Restalrig Railway Path, which serves Leith Academy.
Most of the route follows paths and includes a new ramp and bridge across Seafield Place as well as an upgrade of the former railway path leading to a new access point at Seafield Street.
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Hide AdThe project, which includes signage, landscaping and lighting, cost a total of £1.1 million. Of this, £446,000 was contributed by Sustrans Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland and a further £50,000 was supplied by the Binks Trust.
City transport and environment leader Councillor Lesley Hinds said: “We’re very grateful to Sustrans Scotland and the Binks Trust for their support for this project and I’m sure the path will quickly become a much-used route between the Shore and Portobello Promenade.