More information about the project
The project to improve the setts and pavements on Lawnmarket is now complete and the street will continue to be closed to traffic.
Following the end of the main construction work, the street has become a pedestrian and cycle zone only, staying closed to vehicles. This is part of the Summertime Streets closures and restrictions to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors to the area.
A servicing, loading and unloading window will be available between 7pm to 10.30am every day and will be one-way access from Johnston Terrace to George IV Bridge.
Experimental Traffic Regulation Order
Following the information session in April 2025, we are working to put an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) in place to restrict vehicle access on Lawnmarket and Castlehill.
We plan to start the trial in autumn once the busy summer period is over.
The ETRO means we can further test the impacts of restricting vehicles on Lawnmarket and Castlehill during the rest of the year and continue monitoring the changes to consider any futher adjustments that may be needed.
We will update you with more information nearer the time, and also notify local residents.
The key elements of the trial at Lawnmarket
- Restrictions to all traffic between 10.30am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday
- Access for loading, servicing and blue badge holders only between 7pm and 10.30am
To support these restrictions, we will make changes to Johnston Terrace and Castle Terrace
- Restricted access to Johnston Terrace for large vehicles when pedestrian and cycle zone is in operation
- Remove existing coach parking on Johnston Terrace
- Coach pick-up and drop-off on Castle Terrace
- Taxi and private hire pick-up and drop-off areas on Johnston Terrace
- Additional blue badge parking on Johnston Terrace
- Public and resident parking on Johnston Terrace
- Turning area for smaller vehicles including taxis and vans on Johnston Terrace
Existing resident parking bay numbers will not reduce under the trial but the locations may change in some cases.
Essential vehicles for 黑料正能量 Castle and to allow events to happen will still be able to access to Lawnmarket and Castlehill.
Emergency services will still be able to access all streets at any time.