| This has been revealed by one of the Fife councillors for the Tay Bridgehead area, Tim Brett, who said more than 100 objections had been lodged over the turn into Station Brae at Newport and the Inverdovat junction on the short stretch of dual carriageway.
The councillor said he had written to Transport Scotland seeking an update on this proposals and to check the outcome of an assessment of speed limits along the length of the A92 and, in particular, along the dual carriageway.
He said Transport Scotland has concluded the existing speed limit of 70mph between the Forgan roundabout and the Tay Road Bridge roundabout is appropriate.
“This is not really a surprise, but I have asked for more information, particularly on the number of vehicles that are exceeding the speed limit on this stretch of road which is the only section of the A92 that is dual carriageway in North East Fife.”
Mr Brett said individuals who objected to the junction closures will be receiving letters from Transport Scotland within the next month, but it is now likely there will be a public local inquiry within the next six months
“I very much welcome this move because I believe Transport Scotland were taken aback and surprised by the number of objections to these proposals and this inquiry will give an opportunity for everyone in the community to have their views heard,” said Mr Brett.
“I shall be pressing the inspector to consider reducing the speed limit on the dual carriageway to 50mph as this would then make the road safer and avoid the need for the crossings at Station Brae and Inverdovat to be closed off.
“I do recognise there is a risk at the present time with traffic doing up to and over 70mph, but it is important the needs of local people are taken into account and fully considered.” |
