en.Wedoany.com Reported - FIFE Council plans to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the Dunfermline Northern Link Road. The project aims to construct a route from Kingseat Road to Pleasance Road, including a bridge over the Fife Circle railway line, located behind Halbeath Retail Park.

The local authority is working with Network Rail to advance the scheme, which will help close the level crossing on Kingseat Road. The Northern Link Road is a multi-million pound road and active travel project, providing an alternative route for motor vehicles, as well as long-distance routes for walking, wheelchair users, and cycling, and accommodating bus travel. The road is designed to be delivered in phases, with the bridge expected to be completed in early 2028. Fife Council is collaborating with developers in the Dunfermline North Strategic Development Area, with some sections built by housebuilders within their development plots and others constructed by the council using developer contributions.

Before submitting the planning application, Fife Council and Network Rail will hold a public information event on Tuesday, June 30, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kingseat Community Centre, providing detailed information on the proposed bridge design and the level crossing closure plan. Councillor Altany Craik, responsible for finance, economy, and strategic planning, stated that the project marks the launch of the Dunfermline Northern Link Road, representing a significant infrastructure investment in the city, helping to ensure the road network remains fit for purpose over the next 20 years as the city develops. These improvements are funded through financial contributions obtained via planning permissions for various development projects, unless directly built by developers. Overall, over £70 million worth of road improvement projects will be delivered, bringing substantial investment to Dunfermline's transport network over the next two decades.

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