New active travel route set for Prestonpans
A new active travel route to provide safer and more accessible walking, wheeling and cycling between Prestonpans and West Pans is set to begin construction in the New Year.
Made possible by £1.5 million in funding from the Scottish Government, our project will improve connections to local communities, services, public transport and the wider active travel network.
Alongside this work, improvements will take place within Levenhall village to widen the pavements and create better crossing points for pedestrians.
An aerial shot of part of the area to be served by the new route.
Since its inception in 2024, the scheme has evolved following extensive engagement with residents, businesses, community groups, and public transport operators.
Feedback received during consultation helped shape the final design, with particular attention given to maintaining bus access, minimising impacts on traffic, preserving local views and ensuring the route is suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
Climate change objectives
The final design for the West Pans to Prestonpans Active Travel Route includes:
- improved walking, wheeling and cycling facilities along the B1348 corridor from West Pans to Prestongrange Road, Prestonpans
- a new Toucan crossing for pedestrians and cyclists in Prestonpans, close to the Bowling Club
- enhanced links and infrastructure improvements between Levenhall roundabout and Prestonpans
- connections to National Cycle Network Route 76 and the John Muir Way along with the proposed Musselburgh Active Toun scheme
- improved access to bus stops and community facilities
We're developing and delivering the project in partnership with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, with support from lead consultants AECOM. It will play an important role in expanding East Lothian's active travel network, helping to support meeting our climate change objectives.
Subject to final approvals and procurement processes, construction is expected to begin in January 2027 and continue for around four months. The work will be undertaken under traffic-light control for short stretches, and only one set of lights will be in operation at any time.
The finalised construction programme will be shared later this year.