Public invited to have their say on new 10-year Forth Bridge World Heritage management plan
The management plan for the Forth Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is being updated and people with an interest in the bridge and surrounding area are invited to comment on the draft plan. The Forth Bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2015. UNESCO asks that all World Heritage Sites […]
Fife Council invests in cutting-edge electric road lining equipment
Fife Council’s transportation services has taken delivery of a new £46,000 state-of-the-art electric road lining vehicle, marking a major improvement in road marking across Fife. The new all electric equipment brings improvements over diesel powered alternatives in carbon reduction, operational safety, productivity, and service quality. Fife’s roads spokesperson, Cllr Altany Craik, said: “This new road […]
Fife Council reports improvements in roads maintenance
Councillors at Fife Council’s Environment, Transportation and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee have heard of significant improvements being made in repairing the Kingdom’s roads. The Roads Maintenance Performance Report for 2024/25 shows a 33% increase in pothole repairs compared to 2022/23, with over 12,000 defects fixed across Fife’s 2,500km road network. The council categorises road defects […]
Dunfermline launches new cycling guide
A new Guide to Cycling Around Dunfermline has been launched to encourage more people to explore the city and its surroundings by bike. Dunfermline is an excellent base for road and gravel cycling, with a range of scenic routes and historic sites that make the area a popular destination for cyclists. The city is surrounded […]
Fife Council to issue pavement parking warning notices
Ahead of the Pavement Parking Ban coming into force across Fife, warning notices are set to be issued by the council from today, 1 July. The law aims to improve the safety of pedestrians, particularly those with mobility issues or visual impairments, and parents or carers with pushchairs. Enforcement will also be taken against vehicles […]
Fife: Storm Éowyn clean-up continues
Storm Eowyn has caused real challenges for Fifers over the weekend and the clean up is continuing. With a number of roads still closed across the Kingdom and many trees to clear, the advice is still to take care if you’re out and about. “Our teams are clearing roads and making areas safe. And with […]
Fife Council wants local views on supported bus services
Fife Council wants to hear what local people think about the supported bus network in Fife as part of a four-week consultation running from Monday 5th August 2024. Roads & Transportation Services, with transport consultants WSP, are reviewing the bus network in Fife. Earlier this year, funding was made available for the study which will […]
Dunfermline: Bothwell Gardens roundabout roadworks – phase two starts
On Monday 8 July, at Bothwell Gardens roundabout, Dunfermline, roadworks will move on to phase two. The 4-way temporary traffic lights will reduce to 3-way and Woodmill Street will be closed to through traffic. The traffic management layout will be changed during the day on Sunday 7 July. Access will be maintained to Woodmill Street […]
Bothwell Gardens roadworks traffic moving as planned
The traffic management in place at Dunfermline’s Bothwell Gardens roundabout is working as planned and keeping delays to a minimum. The roadworks, which are programmed to run for 16 weeks, include installing traffic signals on Bothwell Gardens roundabout, upgrading the traffic lights at the Netherton Broad Street/Moodie St junction and adjacent resurfacing works. These upgrades […]
Glenrothes Bridge improvements planned
The iconic White Bridge in Glenrothes is about to undergo a facelift, with work due to begin in the early summer. Works to enhance the B969 River Leven Bridge, known locally as the White Bridge, follow extensive consultation with partners with an interest in health, safety and wellbeing in the community. Glenrothes Area Committee Convenor, […]