Lindsay Road Bridge Regeneration
Overview
Lindsay Road Bridge is a much-loved landmark and important part of Leith’s local history. It provides a safe and convenient walking, wheeling and cycling route between North Fort Street and Newhaven.
In 2021 community members painted the bridge in rainbow colours, leading to it being named locally as the ‘Rainbow’ or ‘Pride’ Bridge and has come to represent LBGTQ+ pride.
In December 2021, the well-used bridge was closed due to health and safety concerns. The Council and Sustrans are now working on options for redeveloping the bridge, so we can bring it back into community use.
Why your views matter
After a successful application for Transport Scotland funding through Sustrans for the design of a replacement bridge deck, we have appointed designer Mott MacDonald to progress the design with the local community.
The work will be delivered alongside the Leith Connections project which is making improvements to community spaces and providing better connections for anyone walking, wheeling or cycling through the streets of Leith.
We will be working with the whole community to better understand everyone’s needs and we want to hear your views on proposed designs.
Events
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Public event at Dreadnought Leith
From 7 Mar 2024 at 18:00 to 7 Mar 2024 at 20:0072 N Fort St, Edinburgh EH6 4HL
Event will start at 18:00 with a presentation and Q&A on the proposals.
If you can't make the presentation you can still drop-in, see the proposed designs and speak to a member of the team. -
Public event at Heart of Newhaven
From 23 Mar 2024 at 11:00 to 23 Mar 2024 at 13:004-6 Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh EH6 4HY
Event will start at 11:00 with a presentation and Q&A on the proposals.
If you can't make the presentation you can still drop-in, see the proposed designs and speak to a member of the team.
Areas
- Ward 13 - Leith
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Cycling and walking
- Community planning
- Public space
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