Works start Monday 7 March for five nights

The northbound section of the A92 at Dunnikier near Kirkaldy is set to benefit from surfacing improvements worth £280,000, with works expected to get underway on Monday 7 March at 7.30pm

The improvements will address defects in the surface on the northbound section of the A92 on approach to Redhouse Roundabout, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is scheduled to begin on Monday 7 March and is programmed to take place between 7.30pm and 6.30am across five nights. All works are expected to be completed by Saturday 12 March at 6.30am, subject to weather conditions.

To ensure all roadworkers as well as motorists are kept safe throughout the works, there will be lane closure with temporary traffic lights and a 10mph convoy system in place between 7.30pm to 6.30am each night. Additionally, a lane closure will be in place at Redhouse Roundabout. All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the road improvements to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Unit Representative, said: “This £280,000 investment from Transport Scotland will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A92, creating a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“The lane closures and convoy system are essential for ensuring the safety of roadworkers as well as motorists, however we’ve taken steps to minimise disruption as much as possible by removing the necessary traffic management during the daytime.

“We thank motorists for their patience in advance while our teams carry out these essential improvements on the A92. We encourage road users to plan their journeys in advance by checking the Traffic Scotland website for up-to-date traffic information and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or via the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.