Lothian Buses has announced some routes already subject to diversion following the Princes Street fire will need to be further altered.
Following the continued partial closure of the road in the wake of the blaze on July 9, services were re-routed along George Street. However, as of Wednesday, August 5, changes have been made to certain routes for part of the day.
The operator has said this is necessary to help support road capacity on George Street as the city experiences its busiest weeks of the summer during August. It is also essential to keep the bus network moving and support reliable journeys for customers.
The decision follows a detailed review of the latest data, ongoing discussions with local authority partners, and careful consideration of the available options for customers.
Lothian added it understands changes to routes can be disruptive, and appreciates customers’ patience and understanding while these measures remain in place.
Between 9am and 8pm, the following services will be altered:
Service 15
Re-routed westbound only via North Bridge, South Bridge, Chambers Street, George IV Bridge, Teviot Place and Lauriston Place.
Connections to City Centre or West End are available on Services 19, 26, 44 and 106 at Abbeyhill.
Southbound Connections to Bruntsfield or Morningside are available on Services 11, 16 and 36 at Lothian Road.
Service 33
Re-routed westbound only via Nicolson Square, Potterrow, Teviot Place, Lauriston Place, Lothian Road, West Approach Road, Morrison Link and Morrison Street.
Connections to South Bridge are available on Services 3, 5, 7, 8, 29, 30, 31, 37 and 49 at St Patrick Square.
Connections to Waverley Station or City Centre are available on Services 3, 29, 30, 31 and 37 at St Patrick Square.
Westbound connections to Westburn and alternative West End stops are available at The Exchange as a proxy for Shandwick Place.
Service 34
Re-routed westbound only via North Bridge, South Bridge, Chambers Street, George IV Bridge, Bristo Place, Teviot Place, Lauriston Place, Lauriston Street, East Fountainbridge.
Connections to Waverley Bridge or City Centre are available on Services 1 and 19 at Leopold Place.
Connections to City Centre or West End are available on Services 19, 26, 44 and 106 at Abbeyhill.
Connections to Lothian Road are available on Service 1 at Leopold Place.
Before 9am and after 8pm, these buses will follow their current diversion. The eastbound diversion for these services will remain via George Street and Princes Street at all times.
Lothian Country service 43, and East Coast services 106 and X6 are also re-routed in both directions until further notice.
Eastbound
Service 43 is diverted between Queensferry Street and Princes Street via Hope Street, Charlotte Square, North Charlotte Street, Queen Street and Frederick Street.
Services 106 and X6 are diverted between Queensferry Street and Princes Street, via Hope Street, Charlotte Square, North Charlotte Street, Queen Street, North St David Street and South St David Street.
Westbound
Service 43 is diverted between Princes Street and Queensferry Street via Frederick Street, Queens Street, North Charlotte Street, South Charlotte Street and Princes Street.
Services 106 and X6 are diverted between Princes Street and Queensferry Street via South St David Street, North St David Street, Queen Street, North Charlotte Street, South Charlotte Street and Princes Street.
More information can be found here.