SURFACING improvements worth nearly £200,000 are planned for two sections of the A92 at Lochgelly and Crossgates, starting this week.

The improvements will take place first on the A92 northbound Lochgelly on-slip before moving to a section of the southbound A92 at Crossgates.

The project will allow teams to address any defects in the carriageway, creating a smoother and safer surface for road users.

The works are planned to take place as follows: A92 Lochgelly northbound on-slip – Thursday August 30 for two nights, 7.30pm to 6.30am

The project will begin on Thursday August 30 is programmed to take place over two nights, 7.30pm to 6.30am each night.

The surfacing improvements are expected to be completed by 6.30am on Saturday 1 September. To ensure the safety of both the workforce as well as motorists, the northbound on-slip will be closed on the A92 at Lochgelly during working hours.

Instead motorists will be diverted via the A92 southbound to Cowdenbeath and back on to the A92 northbound. Traffic lights will also be used on the B9149 to allow for surfacing works to take place safely at the top of the slip road. One lane of the A92 at the bottom of the slip road will also be closed during the project for safety.

A92 Crossgates, southbound – Monday September 3 four nights, 7.30pm to 6.30am

The resurfacing will begin on Monday September 3 at 7.30pm and is programmed to take place over four nights, finishing by 6.30am on Friday September 7.

For safety, a 10mph convoy system will be in place each night during working hours.

Due to the location of the surfacing improvements, the southbound A92 Crossgates off-slip will be closed and a signed diversion in place for motorists.

Local traffic for Crossgates will be diverted off the A92 at Cowdenbeath, left along the A909 to the Mossmorran roundabout, third exit along the B925, turning right at the bottom of Springhill Brae, left at the traffic lights onto Dunfermline road and back to the Crossgates Roundabout.

Consultation has taken place with the Local Authority and emergency services in advance of the resurfacing projects to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements and to minimise any inconvenience.

Commenting on the improvements, Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s North East Representative, said: “These works will repair a number of cracks, potholes and other issues which will improve the general condition and safety of the slip road for motorists.

“The resurfacing has been scheduled to take place overnight to minimise delays, however, we encourage motorists to plan their journeys in advance and allow some extra time to reach their destination.”

Real-time journey planning information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org, twitter @trafficscotland or the new mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.

Materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.