Works to improve Wallyford roundabout

Works are under way at a busy roundabout to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Prestonpans, Wallyford, Musselburgh and Tranent.

Wallyford Toll roundabout will be made more accessible for active travel while also improving traffic flows under the project being delivered by our council.

Construction started last month and is mainly scheduled to take place at night, minimising disruption with completion expected by the end of March. Temporary traffic lights will be in operation at various points during the works, but this will be limited to overnight as far as possible, and the site will be cleared for a two-week break over the Christmas period.

The installation of three toucan crossings will allow both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road at the same time to create additional opportunities to negotiate the arms of the roundabout.

Widened pavements and cycle paths will also allow people to walk, wheel and cycle safely around the road network.

The space for traffic will be narrowed while ensuring buses and large lorries can still navigate the interchange.

Transport Scotland are providing over £1.15 million to fully fund the redesign.

In the longer-term, the changes at Wallyford Toll would link in with a separate council scheme aimed at further boosting active travel opportunities which is proposed to connect into the roundabout. Under the Musselburgh Active Toun (MAT) project, a segregated cycleway on the A199 Haddington Road connecting Wallyford Toll to Musselburgh has been put forward.