The new layout is due to ‘go live’ at McDonald Road at the end of this month along with around 700m of segregated cycle lanes on the east and west sides of Leith Walk between Iona Street and Brunswick Street.

The two-stage right turn feature, already successfully used in London and in other European cities, will enable those on bikes - especially less experienced cyclists - to turn right safely, without the need to wait in the centre of the junction.

For example, cyclists travelling north on Leith Walk who want to turn right into Brunswick Road will follow advance signals at the traffic lights to be guided left into McDonald Road, where they’ll be given further a advance signal to cross Leith Walk into Brunswick Road.

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The layout, which is being launched alongside measures to help cyclists cross existing tram tracks safely at key locations, would allow cyclists to cross potential future tram tracks at 90 degrees, should the tram to Newhaven be approved.

Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Macinnes said: “By introducing the very first two-stage right turn junction in Scotland, we are proud to be proving once again that Edinburgh is fully committed to making active travel as attractive and accessible as possible.

“This launch marks the culmination of a lot of hard work and close collaboration between the Leith Programme project team and local residents, businesses and organisations, particularly cycling groups.

“I would urge everyone to take a couple of minutes to watch the handy animated guide showing how to use the two-stage right turn and bus stop by-pass - since they’re entirely new features on our roads, it’s very important that people are clear on how they’ll be used, so they can look out for each other. “

Sustrans Scotland Deputy Director for Built Environment, Daisy Narayanan, said: “We are looking forward to the opening of the two stage right turn on Leith Walk, which is the first of its kind in Scotland.

“This new facility is an excellent example of innovative and collaborative cycling infrastructure in Edinburgh and we have been working with City of Edinburgh Council and Spokes on the design, implementation and promotion of the turn.