THE speed limit on the dual carriageway link between Crossgates and Halbeath is to be reduced after years of campaigning by Dunfermline and West Fife MP, Douglas Chapman.

In a letter from Transport Scotland to Mr. Chapman, the Director of Roads, Hugh Gillies, informed him that there were no objections to reducing the limit on the stretch of road and that signs would be put in place by the end of the year.

The news comes after the MP had been campaigning for the speed limit to be reduced to protect pedestrians who have to walk there every day to catch a bus.

The road, which leads to the entrance of the Park and Ride facility, currently has a 70mph speed limit and is book-ended by two large roundabouts.

Commenting, MP, Mr. Chapman, MP for Crossgates, Hill of Beath and Moss-side, said: “It is extremely pleasing to see all our hard work finally paying off in getting the speed limit reduced on the dual carriageway between Halbeath and Crossgates.

“Pedestrians use this stretch of road daily to access the bus stops and regularly have to cross in front of cars going at 70mph, putting their own lives in danger".

He added: “We don’t know yet what the road will be reduced to, but I hope it will be either 40 or 50, as this would make the area a lot safer for road users and pedestrians alike.

“I would urge all drivers to respect this speed limit when it comes into force by the end of the year and consider the safety of their passengers and everyone around them when driving.”