Members of the Glenrothes Area Committee have greenlit an investment exceeding £1.3 million dedicated to improving the local transport network and public infrastructure for the upcoming financial year.

The funding will be split across several key areas, including road maintenance, pedestrian footways, street lighting, and road safety initiatives.

A substantial portion of the budget—£940,000—has been set aside for road maintenance. Additionally, over £288,000 will be directed toward footway improvements, £485,000 for the modernization of street lighting, and £124,000 for traffic management and road safety projects.

The approved programme includes several high-priority works across Glenrothes and surrounding areas:

• Road Resurfacing: £441,082 is allocated for the A911, covering the section from the Sappi Road junction roundabout heading east to the B9130 junction, as well as a 530m stretch heading west from the same roundabout.

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• Industrial & Residential Roads: £301,851 will be spent on resurfacing Newark Road South, Newark Place, the Woodside Way mini-roundabout, and the Blackwood Road junction.

• Footpath Renewals: Major works include £75,000 to replace slabbed paths at the Minto Crescent underpass and £86,000 for remaining slabbed footpaths in Woodside. In Markinch, over £25,000 will be used to resurface the path from 36 High Street to the Co-op.

• Integrated Improvements: £310,000 has been earmarked for a combined lighting and footpath upgrade in the Newcastle area.

• Pedestrian Safety: A new Puffin crossing will be installed on Pitcairn Avenue, Glenrothes, at a cost of £40,000.

Councillor John Beare, Convener of the Glenrothes Area Committee, highlighted the importance of the investment: "Roads and pavements are something we're contacted about a lot as local councillors. Despite ever challenging budgets we're committed to investing in the Glenrothes area's roads, paths and lighting. it's important that we carry out these planned works so that we ensure they're in good condition for years to come."

The planned works are intended to ensure the long-term durability of the area's infrastructure, providing safer and more reliable routes for both motorists and pedestrians.