The leader of Fife Council says he has held “constructive” talks with Transport Scotland over safety improvements to the A92.
David Ross and local authority officers met Government agency officials earlier this month.
It follows the publication of the council’s action plan for the trunk road earlier this year, which stated its long-term aim to dual the route between Glenrothes and the Tay Road Bridge.
A series of short-term goals were also included in the comprehensive document, and Mr Ross told The Courier that he was encouraged by initial discussions with the road’s operator.
He said: “I welcome the constructive dialogue we are now having with Transport Scotland and I will be following our meeting up with Minister for Transport, Derek Mackay.”
Other recommendations included in the council’s document include the creation of roundabouts at two Ladybank junctions, a pedestrian crossing in Freuchie and various laybys established along the route to enable passing opportunities.
Transport Scotland officials are understood to be assessing the council’s plan before deciding whether or not to act.
Ken Gourlay, the council’s head of assets, transportation and environment, added: “Earlier in the month we had a positive meeting with officials who are looking at options along the A92.
“They’ll be coming back to us with a timeline for the completion of their assessment.”
Meanwhile, a Glenrothes community leader has again written to the transport minister with a view to discussing local concerns on the A92.
Ron Page, the chairman of the North Glenrothes Community Council, has called on Derek Mackay to meet the group following the publication of Fife Council’s action plan.
“I fully realise that Transport Scotland has many responsibilities,” he told The Courier.
“But there are several community councils and Fife councillors concerned about this section of the A92 in Fife, as well as the leader of Fife Council.
“We are ready always to cooperate to ensure the safety of this road improves, and look forward to as early a meeting as is possible to find out what is happening and hopefully to discuss the Transport Scotland evaluation of the action plan.”