MOTORISTS have been spared a third weekend of disruption around the Forth Road Bridge after demolition works were completed on time.
The old B800 bridge was being destroyed as part of the Forth Replacement Crossing project, leading to road closures and diversions in the A90.
However, the road will now be open as normal this weekend after engineering works were completed on schedule.
Steven Brown, Transport Scotland, Roads and Infrastructure Manager said: “It’s a credit to the team at Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) and their subcontractors Beattie Demolition that they have completed the work on schedule and as planned, so the third reserve weekend is not now required.
“There has been extensive planning put in place for these works. All parties are to be congratulated for the open communication and effective co-ordination ensuring a significant number of additional activities could take place over the closed carriageways, over and above the essential demolition works.
“The public are to be thanked for paying attention to travel advice to plan their journey and for staying clear of the area. Traffic around Kirkliston and South Queensferry has been heavier than normal the past two Sundays and we appreciate the patience of local people while this essential work has been carried out.”
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