http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Underground drone trial to ease Edinburgh roadworks" en Mon, 18 May 2026 23:41:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14836#post-188854 Tue, 19 May 2015 15:19:03 +0000 chdot 188854@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>UNDERGROUND drones are being used to repair gas pipes for the first time in Scotland in a bid to cut down on roadwork chaos.</p> <p>The remote-controlled robots work inside the gas pipes to spot leaks and carry out repairs.</p> <p>The technology means less road has to be dug up, reducing the need for dreaded contraflows in already congested streets.</p> <p>The pioneering trial is taking place in Edinburgh’s notoriously congested New Town area and involves inspecting around half a mile of metal pipeline.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/underground-drone-trial-to-ease-edinburgh-roadworks-1-3777079" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/underground-drone-trial-to-ease-edinburgh-roadworks-1-3777079</a> </p>