Fife Council has set aside £5.7 million from its capital budget to maintain hundreds of bridges in the region.

Due to a number of structures being below standard, the council has approved its 'Fife Bridges Works Rolling Programme 2016/17', which will run until 2025.

With 432 road bridges and 278 retaining walls, 74% of Fife's bridges have a 'good/very good' condition rating.

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However, it is has been reported a number of structures now require special measures to ensure that they're safe.

Priorities for this year include:

• the infilling of the propped A917 Kilrenny Bridge

• replacement of the A913 Burnside Bridge, Newburgh

• concrete repairs and corrosion protection to A91 Guardbridge

Cllr Pat Callaghan said: "We're working hard maintaining Fifes road bridges and structures. Keeping them safe for use and fit for purpose is a priority.

"There's a backlog of bridges needing work carried out. We'll continue monitoring the condition of these bridges and shall look for opportunities for investment."

(LM)