A devastated family’s call for urgent action on the A92 will be fully considered by the Scottish Government.
The assurance was given by Transport Minister Keith Brown in the wake of a plea from the heartbroken grandparents of nine-year-old Logan Carrie, who was killed on the road north of Glenrothes last month.
Robert and Alice Brown from Dunfermline wrote to the MSP this week, calling for drastic action to improve safety.
Top of their list of suggested measures is the introduction of safe crossings for pedestrians between the Cadham and Balfarg junctions, the area where Logan died.
The youngster, a pupil at Pitcoudie Primary in Glenrothes, was struck by a car as he crossed the busy trunk route to Dundee.
An investigation into the accident is continuing, although his family has been told it could take at least a year to complete.
After receiving Mr and Mrs Brown’s strongly-worded letter, the minister extended his condolences to Logan’s family.
He said: “My deepest sympathies are with Logan’s grandparents and all of his family and friends at what is an extremely difficult time.”
He added: “Transport Scotland and our operating companies take the safety of our trunk roads extremely seriously and we are always open to discussions with communities on how safety might be further improved.
“We will take time to fully consider the points in Mr and Mrs Brown’s letter before replying to them in more detail.”
The Government said more than £19 million has been invested in the A92 since 2007, to make sure the route operates safely.
A public meeting will be held in the Lomond Centre, Glenrothes, on Wednesday at 7pm to discuss the issue.