MOTORISTS are being warned of upcoming closures to the Forth Road Bridge.
They have been pushed back for a second time, with major maintenance on the crossing now due to start later next week.
The bridge will be closed to all traffic from 9.30pm to 6am on Thursday, June 25, Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, so engineers can safely install traffic management for a project to refurbish the central grillage.
Once this initial set-up is complete, single-lane closures in both directions will remain in place until the end of October as the programme of works continues.
During the overnight closures, bus stops at both ends of the bridge will move temporarily.
Services on the north side will use Ferrytoll Park and Ride, while on the south side, buses will call at the existing stop on Builyeon Road next to the BP service station.
Signed diversion routes will be in place for traffic that would normally use the A9000, with motorway traffic diverted via the Queensferry Crossing and non-motorway traffic sent via the Kincardine Bridge.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the works, and the east footway will remain open for people walking and cycling across the bridge.
David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East Bridges Manager, said the scheme forms part of an ongoing programme of work to keep the crossing in good condition.
He said: “The refurbishment of the Forth Road Bridge central grillage forms part of an extensive programme of maintenance to ensure that the bridge remains in good condition. Overnight closures are required to allow us to set up traffic management safely.
“We don’t expect these closures to cause any significant disruption, however please note that the bus stops at the ends of the bridge will be relocated on these nights.”
BEAR Scotland said emergency services and other key stakeholders have been consulted in advance of the project.
