Controversial plans to close a road originally due to be shut 37 years ago have been stopped by councillors despite warnings it is not safe.
East Lothian Council's roads officers wanted to start moves to shut the Johnnie Cope Road, which links the towns of Tranent and Prestonpans, by beginning the statutory process to change its status.
However a meeting of councillors yesterday saw cross party opposition to the plans after councillors received a storm of protests.
