Speed limits are to be cut and lanes closed on the Queensferry Crossing to allow work to be carried out on the bridge's cables.
Motorists are being advised to expect reduced daytime speed limits and a series of overnight carriageway closures as routine maintenance gets underway from Thursday.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will begin the works with an overnight lane closure on the northbound carriageway from 8pm to 5am to allow for equipment deliveries.
From 27 October to 28 November, a reduced speed limit of 50mph will be in place between 8am and 6pm on weekdays.
All lanes will remain open, but BEAR said the restriction is necessary to ensure safety while work is carried out from the central reserve and at height.
Further overnight lane and carriageway closures will take place between 3 and 14 November, alternating between northbound and southbound routes.
During these closures, traffic may be diverted over the nearby Forth Road Bridge.
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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.
"A daytime speed restriction is necessary for safety while works are carried out from the central reserve and at height, however all lanes will remain open to traffic. We’re grateful to road users for their patience and understanding.”
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