The Forth Road Bridge will close while a crane is brought in to carry out important works.
The route will be shut to all traffic from 6am to 6pm on Tuesday, August 31, as part of the ongoing project to replace the main expansion joints.
BEAR Scotland say the closure is necessary to allow contractors American Bridge International to position a crane on the carriageway so that footway joints can be removed for remedial works.
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Diversions will be via the M90 Queensferry Crossing, and A985 Kincardine Bridge for non-motorway traffic.
The Forth Road Bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists through this period via the west footway and cycleway. However the east section will close to the public from the night of Sunday, August 29 until the conclusion of these works.
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “Work to replace the main expansion joints in the northbound carriageway remains on target for completion as programmed later this year.
“It’s essential for the safety of workers and road users that we close the bridge to vehicular traffic during these works, as a crane will be positioned on the carriageway.
“The work is weather dependent, so there is a possibility it could be delayed in the event of adverse weather. We’ll issue further updates if there are any changes.”
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