A campaigner has said safety improvements on the A92 at Glenrothes could play a major part in next month’s Scottish Parliament vote.
Ron Page, a member of the Glenrothes Area Futures Group (GAFG), said that while all political parties have supported calls for change on the trunk road, not one has committed any money to improving the stretch near the Balfarg junction.
With the campaign unable to progress until the outcome of the election, Mr Page said that whoever forms the next Scottish Government must be convinced to splash the cash.
“It’s very frustrating,” he said. “The ball is back in the court of the Scottish Government and the transport minister, whether that is Derek Mackay or somebody else after the election.
“Everyone agrees that something needs to be done, but nobody has ever wanted to spend any money. But we will have to make sure that our campaign keeps going.”
Statistics collated via the website of the North Glenrothes Community Council, of which Mr Page is chairman, found that 17 accidents or near misses were reported in a 14-week period over the winter.
The community council had stated its desire to establish a catalogue of reports to use as evidence in future discussions with road operator, Transport Scotland.
Both it and the GAFG have called for major changes on the route, particularly at the Balfarg and Cadham junctions where some of the incidents on the log were reported.
This week Mr Page will also address town councillors in an effort to obtain their support and add further pressure on the Scottish Government.
He said that while Holyrood was unable to act due to the election campaign, now was the time to galvanise support closer to home.
“I’ll be asking the members of the Glenrothes area committee to support our A92 campaign,” said Mr Page.
“As the parliamentary election campaign is currently going on, this is the optimum time for councillors to show their support.”