Forth Road Bridge closes temporarily with diversions in place

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The Forth Road Bridge is temporarily closing today.

The Forth Road Bridge is temporarily closing today.

Diversions have been put in place while the bridge is closed-off between 8am and 4pm.

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All lanes in both directions are closed and bus companies will be using alternative routes.

Forth Road Bridge closes temporarily today between 8am and 4pm.Forth Road Bridge closes temporarily today between 8am and 4pm.
Forth Road Bridge closes temporarily today between 8am and 4pm. | JPIMedia

A spokesman for Stagecoach said: “The Forth Road Bridge will be closed (today) between 8am and 4pm and we're diverting via the Queensferry Crossing.

“Heading to/from North Queensferry? Please get on/off at Ferrytoll.

“Heading to/from South Queensferry? Please get on/off on Builyeon Rd by the BP garage.”

Traffic Scotland tweeted about the bridge closure to remind motorists in the area to use alternative routes.