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A823(M) motorway
Encyclopedia
The A823 is a motorway in Fife
, Scotland. It is a 1 mile (1.6km) spur
from the M90
into Dunfermline
. It is the highest numbered Ax(M) motorway in the UK
. The road provides a fast route for traffic from Dunfermline to the Forth Road Bridge
. When opened in 1969 it was intended to be part of a longer motorway continuing eastbound along to the north coast of the Firth of Forth
and a bridge was built for this extension. Following the upgrade of the A92
it is considered unlikely this route will be constructed.
Fife
Fife is a council area and former county of Scotland. It is situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with inland boundaries to Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire...
, Scotland. It is a 1 mile (1.6km) spur
Spur route
A spur route is a short road forming a branch from a longer, more important route . A bypass or beltway is never considered a true spur route as it typically reconnects with the major road...
from the M90
M90 motorway
The M90 is a motorway in Scotland. It runs from Inverkeithing, at the north end of the Forth Road Bridge, to Perth, passing Dunfermline, Cowdenbeath and Kinross on the way...
into Dunfermline
Dunfermline
Dunfermline is a town and former Royal Burgh in Fife, Scotland, on high ground from the northern shore of the Firth of Forth. According to a 2008 estimate, Dunfermline has a population of 46,430, making it the second-biggest settlement in Fife. Part of the town's name comes from the Gaelic word...
. It is the highest numbered Ax(M) motorway in the UK
United Kingdom
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. The road provides a fast route for traffic from Dunfermline to the Forth Road Bridge
Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, opened in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, to Fife, at North Queensferry...
. When opened in 1969 it was intended to be part of a longer motorway continuing eastbound along to the north coast of the Firth of Forth
Firth of Forth
The Firth of Forth is the estuary or firth of Scotland's River Forth, where it flows into the North Sea, between Fife to the north, and West Lothian, the City of Edinburgh and East Lothian to the south...
and a bridge was built for this extension. Following the upgrade of the A92
A92 road
The A92 is a major road in Fife and Angus, Scotland. It runs from Dunfermline to Stonehaven.Starting at its junction with the M90 motorway near Dunfermline, it runs north east past Cowdenbeath, Lochgelly, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Ladybank and Newport-on-Tay...
it is considered unlikely this route will be constructed.
Junctions
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| Kinross Kinross Kinross is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It was formerly the county town of Kinross-shire.Kinross is a fairly small town, with some attractive buildings... , Perth Perth, Scotland Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire... , Edinburgh Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area... M90 |
M90 J2 | Start of motorway |
| Start of motorway | Dunfermline A823 A823 road The A823 is a road in Scotland which goes from south of Crieff to Dunfermline. It joins onto the A823 and the A822 which runs to Crieff.... |
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