Road closure as drainage work for new Glenrothes housing development gets underway
Essential drainage works linked to a new affordable housing development in Glenrothes are set to get underway.
The work begins on Monday, August 3 and will mean a temporary road closure on Foxton Drive.
It forms part of infrastructure being installed for the Keepmoat Homes development and is required before homes on the site can be occupied.
Most of the drainage installation has already been completed, but the final section of work, located at the sharp bend between Blackwood Road and Foxton Drive, requires a temporary road closure due to the limited width of the road and the depth of excavation needed.
During earlier works in the area, vehicles were regularly getting too close to the work area because of the limited space on the road, creating safety concerns for both workers and drivers. Alternative methods of completing the works while keeping the road open were explored, but no safe and practical solution could be identified.
The road closure will be in place for up to two weeks and has been scheduled for the end of the school summer holidays, when traffic volumes are typically lower.
Local bus services will be affected. To help minimise disruption, a shuttle bus will operate between Foxton Drive and the Glamis Centre, providing connections in both directions for passengers. Information on the shuttle service will be displayed at existing bus stops.
The site will deliver 80 affordable homes, with 36 properties currently programmed for occupation from September.
Councillor Altany Craik, spokesperson for finance, economy and strategic planning, said: "We know this closure will be frustrating for residents, particularly given the ongoing disruption associated with the nearby Network Rail works, and we appreciate their patience.
"However, safety must come first. Due to the restricted nature of the site and the depth of the excavation, it is not possible to complete these works safely while keeping the road open.
"This short-term closure will allow essential infrastructure to be installed and will help support the delivery of much-needed affordable homes in Glenrothes. We will continue to work closely with the contractor to ensure the works are completed as quickly as possible and disruption is kept to a minimum."