CAMPAIGNERS have won their battle for a crossing to be installed on a busy Rosyth road.

SNP councillor Sharon Wilson has revealed that proposals are being produced by Transport Scotland for a "controlled pedestrian crossing" on Admiralty Road at the Harley Street/Fairykirk Road junction.

The junction is close to Park Road Primary and parents at the school have been demanding a crossing since 1998 to ensure children can cross the A985 safely.

In 2014, families in the town took their battle to the Scottish Parliament after the Press reported that plans to install a crossing were scrapped in May 2013 following a traffic survey – despite promises by Bear Scotland, who undertake contracts on behalf of Transport Scotland, to the contrary in December 2012.

There were fresh calls from both the community and Rosyth councillors – as well as Dunfermline and West Fife MP Douglas Chapman – for a crossing, with lollipop man Douglas Rowan revealing that he had a lucky escape last year when a car came hurtling down the road at 60mph, missing himself and a dad by inches.

A traffic survey was subsequently carried out and the campaign is set to come to a successful conclusion with the plans, which would see the crossing located around 25 metres west of the junction, set to be put forward to Fife Council and Rosyth Community Council for consultation.

Cllr Wilson commented: "I am delighted that Transport Scotland and Amey have responded to my request for a pedestrian crossing at this junction.

"The community has been asking for this for years so I requested another traffic impact survey to be done, focusing on vulnerable road users.

"As a result, Transport Scotland and Amey are putting in place concrete proposals to progress a crossing. This is wonderful news for our community and for our children's safety. Thanks to Jimmy Paterson and all who have campaigned for this crossing over the years."

Mr Chapman, a former Rosyth councillor, added: "This is a huge leap forward in finally getting a safe crossing for children and families making their way to and from Park Road Primary.

"It's down to the years of campaigning which has more recently been spearheaded by Sharon, who has been relentless in her bid to get a result on behalf of the Rosyth community."