Works start Wednesday 24 November for three nights

Motorists using the A92 northbound near Chapel are to benefit from an improved road surface as surfacing improvements are set to get underway from Wednesday 24 November.

The overnight improvements will address defects in the road surface on the eastbound off-slip to Chapel near Kirkcaldy, creating a safer and smoother road surface for motorists.

The project is set to begin on Wednesday 24 November and is expected to take place over three nights. Works will take place between 7.30pm and 6.30am each night, with all works expected to be completed by 6.30am on Friday 26 November, subject to weather conditions.

For safety, one lane of the eastbound A92 as well as the Chapel eastbound off-slip will be closed each night during the project. A signed diversion will be in place at Redhouse Roundabout. All traffic management will be removed during the daytime.

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders in advance of the resurfacing 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 £180,000 investment for the Chapel off-slip will greatly improve and strengthen this section of the A92, as well as create a smoother and safer journey for motorists.

“The traffic management planned is essential for everyone’s safety. We’ve taken steps to minimise disruption for motorists as much as possible during the improvements, including carrying out the works under an overnight closure.

“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 new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

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