VARIOUS roads in Edinburgh have been closed ahead of “large scale disruption” as thousands of people are expected to travel to the capital to pay respects to the Queen.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday evening, her body will now be moved from Balmoral Castle to Edinburgh, where the monarch’s coffin will lie in rest for 24 hours at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
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It has been reported that members of the public will be allowed into the church to file past the coffin when it resides there in about three days’ time.
More closures are expected to be announced over the coming days.
Additionally, Calton Road at Leith Street will be open to local access only.
The general public are being advised to plan ahead and avoid any non-essential travel through the city centre (particularly the Old Town).
People are advised to regularly check the City of Edinburgh Council website, which is being updated with details of which roads will be closed and other public transport information.
People can also follow the relevant transport agencies, Scottish Government and Royal Household for up-to-date advice.
Mourners wishing to take part in events are being advised to plan ahead and take account of the weather conditions, limited facilities and the likelihood of spending long periods at the roadside.
Council Leader Cammy Day said: “Given the scale and significance of these ceremonial events, we have to be prepared for significant disruption across the city, but particularly in the city centre.
"We’re closely with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors updated on all plans.
“We are also urging everyone to consider their travel needs and avoid any journeys through the city centre where possible.
"If they do need to travel, we’re asking them to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys and follow the very latest travel advice.”
Road closures
Abbey Mount at Regent Road
Abbeyhill at Abbey Lane
Abbeyhill at Abbeyhill Crescent
Blackfriars Street
Calton Road at Abbeyhill Crescent
Canongate at St Mary Street and Jeffrey Street
Carrington Road at Crewe Road South
Carrington Road at East Fettes Avenue
Castle Terrace
Castlehill
Chambers Street
East Market Street at junction with Jeffrey Street
Fettes Avenue
High Street at Cockburn Street
High Street at George IV and The Mound
Holyrood Park entrance at Meadowbank Terrace
Johnston Terrace
Lawnmarket
New Street, south of the entrance to Waverley car park
Nicolson Street (closed northbound only) at West Nicholson Street. Local access provided to Blair Street.
Niddry street
Old Tolbooth Wynd
Queen's Drive - east of the roundabout (Holyrood Gait entrance)
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