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M90 overnight works for Traffic Scotland start tomorrow evening

Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland as part of the Traffic Scotland Operations and Infrastructure Service, are carrying out essential equipment repair works around the M90 north of the Queensferry Crossing in Fife on three nights this month.

This scheme will see slip road closures to allow for the repair and reinstatement of traffic detection loops, which allow for data to be captured on traffic volumes.

The work will be carried out using multiple closures of slip roads overnight from 2000 to 0600 to minimise disruption and to ensure the safety of roadworkers and the public:

  • Tomorrow (Tuesday) – 14/12/12 – M90 Northbound J2a Halbeath Off Slip – diversion to J3 and return Southbound
  • Wednesday – 15/12/21 – A92 Southbound link to M90 J2a Halbeath – diversion to M90 J3 and return
  • Monday – 20/12/21 – M90 Southbound J2 exit link at A823(M) – diversion to J1 and return Northbound

Our operatives will follow strict physical distancing and hygiene protocols throughout the programme, in line with the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 guidance.

Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.   

Real-time journey information can be obtained by visiting:

www.trafficscotland.org  or via Twitter: @TrafficScotland

HM The Queen officially opens Queensferry Crossing

Her Majesty The Queen was accompanied by Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for the official opening of the Queensferry Crossing yesterday. The event marked the culmination of six years work to build the structure, involving more than 15,000 people, at a cost of £1.35 billion – £245 million under the original budget. Continue reading HM The Queen officially opens Queensferry Crossing

Queensferry Crossing proves just too popular

Demand for the Queensferry Crossing has been ‘unprecedented’ since it came into operation in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The new bridge became fully open to traffic just before 3am, when Police Scotland redirected the first drivers from the Forth Road Bridge. Early indications are that traffic will be just as heavy today so drivers are being urged to allow adequate time for their journeys.

As predicted, given the novelty of the bridge, traffic was exceptionally busy with many people looking to experience it for the first time.  Peak traffic began earlier than usual yesterday from around 6am and continued throughout the day, with drivers experiencing lengthy delays..

Economy Secretary Keith Brown said: “With the opening of the Queensferry Crossing, we are seeing the culmination of the biggest infrastructure project that Scotland has seen for a generation.

“The Scottish people have been so engaged with it at every step of its development.  It is a fantastic structure and the weather this morning proved a perfect backdrop for all those who wanted to be a part of this historic day.  This is leading to large volumes of traffic on the approaches which is causing some delays.

“People are very excited about this opportunity and we appreciate the patience that they are showing when waiting to cross.  We would ask drivers wishing to use the new Crossing to leave plenty of time for their journeys and to check the Traffic Scotland Twitter feed and website for the latest information on journey times before they set-off.”

Speaking yesterday afternoon, Traffic Scotland Operator Manager Stein Connelly said: “It has been a busy day at The National Traffic Control Centre with the opening of the new crossing and drivers experiencing the road layout for the first time.

“The bridge itself is free flowing but there are delays on the approach roads  –  mainly down to the volume of traffic looking to cross the new bridge. We expect this to continue into the evening and would strongly urge people to check the latest travel situation before they set off on their journey and to leave plenty of extra time.

“We are looking forward to a really busy time with the celebratory events in the next few days.  We are encouraging people to really think about their travel plans and to avoid the area if they can at the weekend and at the beginning of next week.  Traffic will switch back onto the Forth Road Bridge on Friday for the these opening events and road users should check  The Forth Bridges website for all of the details.”

All road traffic will use the Queensferry Crossing again today with the Forth Road Bridge open to cyclists and pedestrians only.

All traffic will use the Forth Bridge from tomorrow (Friday 1st September) until Wednesday 6 September to allow for the Queensferry Crossing opening celebrations. The new Queensferry Crossing will re-open to all traffic on 7 Septembe, and from this date the Forth Road Bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians only, while roadworks to the north are completed.

Delays are already being reported on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing this morning, and motorists are advised to allow plenty of time for their journeys.