This summer, we’re investing £1million improving the road network in Dunfermline.
The project will focus on Carnegie Drive Dunfermline to Crossford and will include upgrading road surfaces and street lighting, improving drainage, enhancing pedestrian safety and carrying out structural bridge repairs.
Works will start on Saturday 4 July and last for 9 weeks - depending on the weather.
Newlay Civil Engineering has been appointed to carry out these works.
Location
Works will take place from A907 Carnegie Drive in Dunfermline along the A994 to Crossford. As this is a key route into Dunfermline and west Fife, the roadworks are likely to slow traffic and cause delays. The programme has been planned for the summer to help reduce disruption as much as possible, but it will have an impact on residents and road users.
To help keep traffic moving, we’ll use a mix of road and lane closures, suspending residents parking, manually controlled traffic signals and temporary traffic lights.
Thank you for your patience and co-operation as we’re improving the road network in Dunfermline.
Update - Friday 17 July 2026
On Sunday 19 July, Chapel Street will be closed while resurfacing work is carried out at the junction.
From Monday 20 July, traffic management on Pittencrieff Street will remain in place and Bridge Street will be closed to allow resurfacing work.
Please note – businesses in this area are open as usual.
Here’s what to expect on the roads next week:
Glen Bridge to William Street
Resurfacing and bridge repairs
Eastbound road closure from Glen Bridge to William Street/Pittencrieff Street
Eastbound traffic diverted via Coal Road
Coal Road will have a northbound closure on it making it one way
Eastbound city traffic diverted via William Street
Bridge Street
Resurfacing
Road closed
Access to Glen Bridge car park from Chalmers Street
What this means for you
Delays likely
Follow diversions
Plan ahead - allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes where possible
Works Programme
A994: Dunfermline to Crossford
Resurfacing from Meadowend, Crossford to William Street junction, Dunfermline
Drainage improvements from Urquhart Bridge northwards
Footway patching between Crossford and the Urquhart Bridge
Traffic Management
Meadowend to Crossford 40mph gateway
Temporary traffic signals
Crossford 40mph gateway to Dunfermline 30mph gateway
Daytime: Manually controlled temporary signals for drainage works
Night-time: Road closures for resurfacing and footway patching
Dunfermline 30mph Gateway to William Street / Pittencrieff Street junction
A mix of temporary traffic signals and road closures
Map showing road closure on A994 Pittencrieff Street in red and diversion route in blue via A994 - A985 - B980 - A823 - A907
Working hours - Monday to Sunday, 9pm to 6am
Road closure will be lifted at 6am each day
William Street / Pittencrieff Street – Traffic Signal Replacement
Upgrading existing traffic lights to new Puffin pedestrian signals
Altering junction kerb lines to improve layout
Resurfacing pavements
Installing new red tactile paving at crossing points
Traffic Management
A mix of temporary traffic signals and road closures
Residents that park in area between traffic lights and Berrylaw Place are asked to use Pittencrieff Park car park temporarily
A907 Glen Bridge / Carnegie Drive / Pittencrieff Street
Carriageway resurfacing between:
William Street / Pittencrieff Street junction
Carnegie Drive / Chapel Street junction
Glen Bridge – structural repairs
New concrete approach slabs
New and additional expansion joints
Waterproofing membrane replacement
Deck survey and concrete repairs
Repainting lighting columns and replacing missing fittings
Traffic Management
Eastbound road closure from Glen Bridge to William Street / Pittencrieff Street
Eastbound traffic diverted via Coal Road, which will itself have a northbound closure
Eastbound city traffic diverted via William Street → Baldridgeburn, with signal timings adjusted to reduce queues
Full road closures on Sundays between Carnegie Drive / Chapel Street and Glen Bridge for resurfacing (buses will exit via Pilmuir Street)
Side roads will close as surfacing crosses each junction
Map showing road closure on A907 Carnegie Drive/Pittencrieff Street in red and diversion route in blue via A994 - A985 - B980 - A823 - A907
Working hours - Monday to Sunday, 7.30am to 5pm
Road and lane closures will be 24 hours a day
Chalmers Street (South) – A907 to Bridge Street
Carriageway resurfacing from Glen Bridge / Chalmers Street junction to the Bridge Street / Bruce Street junction
Traffic Management
Temporary road closure between Bridge Street and Chalmers Street.
Bridge Street → Glen Bridge car park
Vehicles exiting via Bruce Street
Glen Bridge Car Park → Chalmers St / Glen Bridge
Works carried out on Sundays only
Temporary traffic signals in operation
Bus Services
Some bus services will be affected by the roadworks. Express buses will divert via A907.
To help maintain access to public transport for local communities, a temporary Go Flexi service will operate within Crossford. This service is intended for passengers who would normally use Stagecoach services 89 and 89A, allowing them to connect with the wider bus network during the works. Passengers should book journeys in advance by calling the Go Flexi booking line on 01382 540624.
In addition, a free evening shuttle bus will operate while Urquhart Cut is closed. The shuttle will run between:
Dunfermline Bus Station
Crossford
Cairneyhill
Newmills
The service will operate each evening from 9pm until 12.30am, following the timetable of the Stagecoach 8A service. An additional journey will depart at 12.08am to connect with the final X24 service from Glasgow.
For more bus information please contact Stagecoach on 01592 645680 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com.
Business Support
InvestFife works closely with Business Gateway Fife to provide free business support to local businesses.
While no direct compensation is available for roadwork related disruption, Business Gateway Fife can offer free, impartial business advice, including one to one adviser support and access to webinars and events. This support does not include information or updates on roadworks.
Regular updates will be provided through our social media channels and website. Road signs will be displayed at key locations to warn road users of the roadworks.
To raise any issues with the roadworks please email mark.burns@fife.gov.uk
The works are needed to upgrade the road surface and improve long‑term safety and reliability. This includes essential repairs that will help reduce the need for future disruption.
Work is planned to start on Saturday 4 July and is expected to last around nine weeks. Dates may change slightly depending on weather and ground conditions.
Working over the summer helps minimise disruption.
Traffic levels are generally lower due to school holidays.
Weather conditions tend to be better, allowing work to progress more quickly.
There is less impact on commuters and public transport.
There will be road and lane closures along with other traffic management measures in place throughout the works. These are necessary to keep drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and the workforce safe.
Yes. Access for people walking and cycling will be maintained where possible. Any temporary changes will be clearly signposted on site.
Some bus routes may be diverted or may experience delays. Please check with your bus operator for the latest travel information before you set off.
Yes. Local access for residents and businesses will be maintained, although you may need to follow temporary diversions.
Our contractor will:
limit noisy work to appropriate times
work efficiently to complete the project as quickly as they can
You can follow updates on:
the project’s web page
Fife Council’s social media channels
on‑site signage and variable message signs
Poor weather can delay roadworks, but the team will aim to keep the project on schedule. Any changes will be communicated as soon as possible on the web page and through social media.
If you have questions, you can contact the project team using the details on this page. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
To complete the Dunfermline roadworks as efficiently as possible, the contractor will be working at several locations at the same time.
This approach helps make best use of resources, reduces downtime between stages of work, and shortens the overall programme.
Diversion routes use main roads because they are safer and better able to handle higher traffic volumes, including buses and HGVs. Using smaller residential streets could increase congestion, noise and safety risks for local communities.
While diversions may add distance, they're designed to keep traffic moving, protect residential areas, and maintain access for emergency services.
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Map showing road closure on A994 Pittencrieff Street in red and diversion route in blue via A994 - A985 - B980 - A823 - A907
Map showing road closure on A907 Carnegie Drive/Pittencrieff Street in red and diversion route in blue via A994 - A985 - B980 - A823 - A907