The Queensferry Crossing has reopened after a police incident involving concern for a person left the bridge closed in both directions.
Traffic Scotland earlier confirmed that the bridge, which connects Lothian and Fife, was shut by police and emergency services were on the scene.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and use the Kincardine Bridge for diversion or a suitable alternative route.
UPDATE❗️⌚️17:50#M90 Queensferry Crossing remains CLOSED⛔️both ways due to a police incident.
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) April 14, 2021
Please use the Kincardine Bridge for diversion or a suitable alternative route.@SETrunkRoads @FifeCouncil #edintravel pic.twitter.com/GJUPczpYLN
Just before 5.30pm it was revealed that the crossing was shut northbound - but was soon shut in both directions.
In a statement issued by Cowdenbeath and Fife police, they said officers were currently dealing with a "concern for person call."
They added the southbound carriageway is closed from the Fife direction towards Edinburgh.
Police are currently dealing with a concern for person call at the Queensferry Crossing. The southbound carriageway is closed from the Fife direction towards Edinburgh. pic.twitter.com/4fmueJDwQF
— Cowdenbeath Police (@CowdenbeathPol) April 14, 2021
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 5:15pm, police received a concern for person call on the Queensferry Crossing.
"Emergency services are in attendance.
"The southbound carriageway is closed from the Fife direction towards Edinburgh."
CLEAR❗️⌚️18:10#M90 Queensferry Crossing now OPEN both ways, all lanes running.
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) April 14, 2021
Traffic remains heavy both ways and will take a while to ease.
Northbound delays 35 mins, southbound 25 mins.@SETrunkRoads @FifeCouncil #edintravel pic.twitter.com/bfuVN3wr5w
Just after 6pm, Traffic Scotland confirmed that the Queensferry Crossing had reopened both ways, with all lanes running.
However, traffic remains heavy both ways and will take a while to ease, with delays of up to 35 minutes expected.
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