The A92 Trunk Road (Halbeath to Crossgates) (Temporary 40mph and 50mph Speed Restriction) Order 2021

The Scottish Ministers give notice that they have made the above Order under sections 2(1), 4(1) and 14(1)(b) and (4) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which will have the effect of imposing a 40mph and 50mph speed restriction on the following lengths of the road

40mph speed restriction

That length of the A92 East Fife Regional Road being the eastbound carriageway from its junction with the Halbeath Roundabout in a generally north-easterly direction to a point 180 metres or thereby from that junction, a distance of 180 metres or thereby.

That length of the A92 East Fife Regional Road being the Halbeath Roundabout circulatory carriageway a distance of 410 metres or thereby.

That length of the A92 East Fife Regional Road being the westbound carriageway from a point 180 metres from its junction with the Halbeath Roundabout in a generally south-westerly direction to that junction, a distance of 180 metres or thereby.

50mph speed restriction

That length of the A92 East Fife Regional Road being the eastbound carriageway from a point 180 metres or thereby north-east of its junction with the Halbeath Roundabout in a generally north-easterly direction to a point 15 metres or thereby north-east of its junction with the Crossgates Roundabout, a distance of 600 metres or thereby.

That length of the A92 East Fife Regional Road being the westbound carriageway from a point 15 metres or thereby north-east of its junction with the Crossgates Roundabout in a generally south-westerly direction to a point 180 metres or thereby north-east of its junction with the Halbeath Roundabout, a distance of 688 metres or thereby.

The Order, which is required because of the likelihood of danger to the public will be in operation from 31 March 2021 until 27 February 2022 and will only have effect in relation to such part or parts of the length of road as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

The Order does not apply to vehicles falling within regulation 3(4) of the Road Traffic Exemptions (Special Forces) (Variation and Amendment) Regulations 2011 when used in accordance with regulation 3(5) of those Regulations; or vehicles being used in an emergency for coastguard purposes.

Alternative routes

An alternative route is not required.

For information about roadworks on motorways and trunk roads visit www.trafficscotland.org.

A member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers
Transport Scotland
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