18 information signs are going to be installed on the route of the Newhaven to Airport line in Edinburgh to keep residents and traders informed of all the latest developments. They are to be installed over the next few weeks and are likely to cost £60,000.
The signs will be 7.5 foot by 4ft and will show pictures of trams on the side facing the road and information about the tram on the other – this will include a map of the route, points of contact for traders and residents and the latest roadwork information for the surrounding area.
Willie Gallagher, Executive Chairman of tie, said: “As we build the Edinburgh tram project we are committed to informing as many people as possible about what we are doing, where we are doing it and why we are doing it. These local area tram information boards are a clear and simple way of informing both residents and visitors to the city about the Edinburgh tram project. I appreciate the continued co-operation and support of the local businesses who welcome the information boards and their underlining of the 'open for business' message."
Richard Dowsett, owner of Leith Cycle Co, Leith Walk, added: “The signs are a great way of reminding people that there is still a lot going on in Leith. Because we have a lot of people moving in and out of Leith all the time, not everyone will be up to speed on what is going on and what shops are available to them here. I still get people coming into the shop and asking what all the roadworks are for so it will be good to keep them updated on what is happening with the trams."
Signs will be installed on Leith Walk, Constitution Street, St Andrew Square, Princess Street and Shandwick Place and will be regularly updated.
Source: The Scotsman