Cabinet Secretary for Transport visits works at Wallyford roundabout
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop visited works to improve the Wallyford Toll Roundabout as the project we are delivering, nears completion.
The improvements are designed to make the roundabout easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel between Prestonpans, Wallyford, Musselburgh and Tranent.
The roundabout will be made more accessible for active travel while also enhancing traffic flows.
Ms Hyslop was joined during the visit on 20 February by representatives including East Lothian Provost John McMillan, Robert Ogg and Malcolm Barr from project contractor Akela Construction, and two colleagues from our Roads team, Alan Stubbs (Service Manager - Roads) and Ian King (Team Manager - Asset & Regulatory).
A number of pupils from nearby Wallyford Primary also attended along with Willie Gordon from the school’s Parents and Carers Council.
Construction work began on 24 November last year and is expected to be completed by the end of March.
Transport Scotland are providing over £1.5 million to fully fund the redesign.
Improved safety and access
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.
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.