Options

I have been asked by many people to describe how the road closure would work and I have to answer: I don't know.
There are so many possible permutations for closing off the streets that I wouldn't be able to go through them all.
Many people told me that they didn't vote for the petition because of this uncertainty.
'How long will it take me to get my car out onto...' was a common one.
I didn't post these options because it would be to easy to get bogged down in the minutiae of details rather than look at the broader picture (a successful tactic for Better Together in the referendum).
But here are a few:

Option 1:

Option 1

This one has the eastern section of Inveresk, southern part of Dalrymple, and the Mansfields being accessed via Newbiggin and Newbiggin Brae.

Option 2:

Option 2

This one is more of an even split. It creates a safe crossing for the school at the bollards outside the entrance to 130A-L and a possible one way loop around Mansfield Avenue, Road, part of Dalrymple and Mansfield Place. It would vastly increase on-street parking giving commuters an option where to park their car for the morning drive into work.

Option 3:

Option 3

This one creates a closed loop giving all drivers easy and quick access to the Mall or the High St.
It would increase travel time for driving east. On street parking would be increased.
This would be my favourite.

Option 4

Option 4

This would give quick access to the High St. and The Mall.

All of these options (and there are many more) are given to highlight the possibilities.
I am assuming that he council would proceed with the idea for a roundabout at the south side of the bridge which would allow those exiting from Dalrymple/Mansfield quicker access to the east if  Inveresk Road is closed for them.

The best option by far would that using a smart barrier at either end of the current set up. This would allow access for residents only without the inconvenience of having to go on to the Mall or High St. in order to proceed east as I mentioned in some of the options above.
it would be expensive: but a lot cheaper than buying a bus depot and running a new road through it.