Drivers warned as Queensferry Crossing to close overnight this weekend amid essential works
Road users are being warned to plan ahead for their journey if travelling over the weekend.
Drivers are being warned that the Queensferry Crossing is set to be closed to traffic this weekend due to essential maintenance.
BEAR Scotland has announced that a series of overnight carriageway closures will be taking place on the M90 this coming weekend.
The southbound carriageway will be closed between junction 1B Ferrytoll and junction 1A Queensferry on Friday, April 24 from 10pm until 7am and on Sunday, April 26 from 10pm until 5am .
The closure will see drivers diverted via the Forth Road Bridge, which is normally only accessible to pedestrians, public transport vehicles and cyclists, and an automated barriers system will be in place to direct drivers to the diversion route.
The closure on Sunday evening will also impact the northbound carriageway, which will be closed during this time.
BEAR Scotland explained that the maintenance work will be undertaken to allow for the replacement of overhead gantry signs.
David Bishop, south east bridges manager, said: “The automated barrier system on the M90 significantly reduces the time it takes to open a diversion via the Forth Road Bridge, should the Queensferry Crossing need to close for any reason.
“These overnight closures will allow us carry out essential maintenance works, inspections on the Queensferry Crossing and to test the automated diversion system to identify and address any issues so that it is ready to be used if required.
“It is important that road users comply with red X signs above the carriageway when these appear, as the diversion route cannot be opened until traffic on the motorway has stopped.
“If there are red X signs above all lanes, you must come to a stop.”