New vehicle restrictions come into force on Kirkcaldy High Street

New restrictions are being put on vehicle access to Kirkcaldy High Street from tomorrow (Monday).

The aim is to give more space to businesses which have moved outdoors, and let people visit while adhering to social distancing.

The new rules will run until March 2021.

From Monday, vehicles will not be allowed to access the pedestrianised area on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 11.00am and 5.00pm.

Blue Badge holders will be able to access the High Street all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The same access will apply to deliver vehicles.

Barriers will be put in place, and the council will also deploy enforcement measures to ensure the High Street and Tolbooth become safe spaces for pedestrians and businesses.

Fife Council hopes the moves will make the most of the open spaces within the High Street and Tolbooth Street - and help tackle the long-standing problem of cars in the pedestrianised zone.

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