The Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicles for the next four days as essential maintenance is carried out.
Teams are now working on the A9000 bridge to replace a series of vital main expansion joints on the structure, a job that will take some time.
According to BEAR Scotland, the closure is necessary to allow concreting works to be undertaken and to reduce the risk of the new concrete cracking as a result of traffic induced vibration.
Motorway traffic will be diverted via the M90 Queensferry Crossing. Non-motorway traffic will be required to divert via the A985 Kincardine Bridge.
However, the foot and cycle path on the Forth Road Bridge will remain open through this period.
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “Work to replace the main expansion joints in the northbound carriageway commenced in April and is on target for completion as programmed later this year. Similar joints in the southbound carriageway were replaced last year.
“It’s essential that we close the bridge during these works to allow the concrete to cure without cracking. We have however scheduled the closure over the weekend to minimise any inconvenience to road users and local residents.
“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.”
