Works start on Monday 4 October for approximately six weeks

Road safety improvements on the A92 north of Balfarg Junction near Glenrothes are set to get underway next week.

Earlier this year the signalisation of Balfarg Junction was successfully completed, which represented an £850,000 investment from Transport Scotland into the safety and performance of the junction. Since completion, teams have been carrying out final calibration of the signals and continue to monitor the area, with the junction appearing to be performing well with minimal impact on journey times being reported.

The next phase of the project will see a new bus stop layby being installed on the southbound carriageway along with cycle and pedestrian facilities. Some works will also be carried out at Balfarg Junction to implement measures identified by the road safety audit of the completed scheme.

The project is expected to begin on Monday 4 October and will take approximately six weeks to complete. To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, a lane closure will be in place continuously on the A92 southbound carriageway between New Inn Roundabout and Gateside Cottage. Additional traffic management may be required but will be short term and limited to off-peak working to minimise delays where possible.

Once this phase of works is concluded, it will bring the project to full completion.

Commenting on the improvements, Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “This final phase of improvements completes the project carried out earlier this year to install a new pedestrian crossing and new traffic signals on the A92 at Balfarg Junction. The investment from Transport Scotland has created a safer junction for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.

“The traffic management planned for this phase of works is essential to keep everyone safe during the project, however our teams will do all they can to keep any disruption to a minimum as much as possible.

“We would like to thank motorists and residents around the junction for their continued patience during this project and advise them to plan ahead by checking Traffic Scotland for up to date journey information and leave some extra time to reach their destination.

These works have been planned in consultation with North Glenrothes Community Council, Fife Council and Police Scotland and are part of a wider range of improvement projects planned for the area to increase road safety on the A92.