New £7.4 million bridge to replace dangerous East Lothian level crossing

A level crossing where two people have been killed in the last ten years is set to be replaced with a £7.4 million bridge amid concerns a new station development could lead to more accidents.

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The decision to close Markle crossing has been fuelled by fears that impatient drivers will get frustrated by longer waiting times triggered by the new railway station at East Linton, East Lothian, and risk being struck by trains as they try to cross.

Transport Scotland are funding the building of a new road and bridge to replace the crossing in a move which was widely supported by local residents who described it as a “kindness” and raised concerns about its dangers.