Drivers in Scotland are bracing themselves to face overnight carriageway closures on the Queensferry Crossing from next week. There will be reduced speed limits and overnight carriageway closures implemented, with thee routine maintenance beginning on Monday when Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will start work on the bridge’s stay-cables, says The Scotsman.

An overnight lane closure will be in place on the northbound carriageway between 8pm and 5am tomorrow to facilitate equipment deliveries. A reduced speed limit of 50mph will then be in force between 8am and 6pm on Monday to Friday nights from 27 October for five weeks, lasting until 28 November.

Overnight lane and carriageway closures will also be in place on alternate carriageways between 8pm and 5am on Monday to Friday nights.

This will be from 3-14 November when traffic may be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge.

David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s south east unit bridges manager, said:

“These routine maintenance works are necessary to ensure that the Queensferry Crossing’s cables remain in a good condition and continue to perform as required into the future.

“The bridge is a complex structure that requires constant inspection and maintenance, however we’ve planned the project to minimise any delays as far as possible.

(Pic: BEAR Scotland)