Work underway on new shared-use path for walkers and cyclists in East Lothian
The first stage of a re-purposing of the A199 in East Lothian to create a shared-use path for walking, wheeling and cycling is underway.
Work commenced at East Linton to take an on-road section of National Cycle Network Route 76, which currently runs along Mill Wynd, and create a segregated active travel path.
Crossing points will also be improved, including across the A199 between Lauder Place and Brae Heads Loan, to make it safer and more accessible for people travelling actively.
This is part of a wider proposed ‘Active Freeway’ which aspires to link Dunbar through East Linton, Haddington and Tranent to Musselburgh and on to Edinburgh.
Artist's impression of a typical cross-section of the Cross East Lothian Active Freeway
The scheme has the potential to be an efficient commuter route, as well as providing crucial walking, wheeling and cycling connections locally.
The first phase of the Active Freeway is being funded by £350,000 from the Scottish Government and designed and delivered through a partnership between East Lothian Council and Sustrans.
Construction work at East Linton has begun and will run until 31 January 2025, with limited works taking place between 20 December and 6 January.
The area affected will run from Mill Wynd at the Phantassie Roundabout and continue along Mill Wynd to the junction with Lauder Place. The works will then continue along Lauder Place to the junction with Pencraig Brae.
During construction there will be closures to sections of the footway and lane closures on the road. Signage and traffic management will be in place to advise of alternative routes.
The Active Freeway is proposed to be constructed in stages as funding opportunities become available. Find out more about Active Freeway online from our website.