Melville Crescent gets a second chance
History - CCWEL was supposed to bring street trees and wider sandstone footways to Melville Crescent, and a return of the setted street carriageway (using the setts which currently lie hidden under the existing asphalt surface). It was, however, removed from the project in Autumn 2021 to cut costs.
Good News - We have won Β£2.1m from Transport Scotland to complete the work.
Why - Not only will the changes create a much more welcoming environment, but they will restore some of the historic features unique to the streetβs World Heritage status. Whatβs more, the project will also benefit people travelling by foot, wheel or bike, complementing the fantastic, world-class CCWEL route.
When - Work will start on April 22nd, and continue until December this year.
ALT Plan view of the changes.