Bothwell Gardens works in Dunfermline start on June 17

Fife Council are going to instal traffic lights on Bothwell Gardens roundabout, a major traffic intersection in the city, with work scheduled to begin on Monday June 17.

They're investing £650,000 on improving the road network and the project will also include carriageway resurfacing and signal upgrades at the Elgin Street and Moodie Street crossroads.

Traffic lights will be installed on Bothwell Gardens roundabout as part of a £650,000 scheme of works in Dunfermline. (Image: David Wardle)

Transportation spokesperson, Councillor Altany Craik, said: “Roadworks in Dunfermline city centre will cause delays - please give yourself extra journey time.

"We apologise for any inconvenience; your patience is greatly appreciated.”

The work at Bothwell Gardens roundabout will be carried out in three phases, with a road closure on Woodmill Street during phase one and a diversion in place.

There will be four-way temporary traffic lights, manually controlled during peak times, and four-way traffic management at the Elgin Street and Moodie Street crossroads too.

Woodmill Street will be closed during the first phase of work. A diversion will be in place. (Image: Fife Council)

The council had previously said the work would take 16 weeks but the signs, which have gone up in the past week, state that it'll last for 20 weeks - which would take us up to November. 

Access will be maintained for emergency services, businesses and residents, as well as for those wishing to access the Dunfermline City railway station car park and Bothwell Street car park.

Bus services will be affected and you can find out more information by contacting Stagecoach on 01592 645680 or going to www.stagecoachbus.com.

Cllr Craik added: "Our road network is vital to support economic development, inward investment, tourism, leisure and travel to work.

"Almost everyone in Fife uses our roads daily, which is why this type of maintenance work is so essential.”