Campaigners concerned over congestion on major Fife road

The comment comes as the Levenmouth Rail Campaign (LMRC) voiced concerns about the impact work on Kingdom Park, on Kirkcaldy’s outskirts, is having on congestion and journey times for people using the Standing Stane.

Work is underway at the site, which will provide 1100 new homes, retail and leisure units, on a site adjacent to the A92. However, campaigners say the disruption will continue when work is complete, and suggested linking the road with the Redhouse roundabout would have helped.

“Ensuring more direct road access between Levenmouth and the south remains a vital but clearly neglected priority,” said a LMRC spokesperson.

“We are disappointed the Kingdom Park development has been approved without due recognition of the difficulties it is already creating.

“Switching freight traffic onto the railway when it materialises will also be critical in keeping the vital A915 artery open and moving.”

Mark Barrett, lead officer transportation development management, said: “The development includes phased road improvements such as ​traffic lights and additional lanes at the Redhouse and Gallatown roundabouts and a new roundabout with traffic lights at the Mitchelston Drive junction. These works would manage the increase in vehicle trips generated by the development and help reduce existing peak time delays.”