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Drivers are being warned about a full weekend closure on the Erskine Bridge next month. Work is being undertaken to replace the bridge expansion joint on the A northbound slip road through to the A82 westbound and will close for a full weekend at the beginning of March, traffic news erskine bridge.

You'll find more information on forecasted bridge restrictions on Scotland's trunk roads below. Alternatively you can view them on our map. Skip to main content Site map. Follow us on Twitter. Care Line Quick search X.

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Trunk road maintenance firm Amey has confirmed that these are the rescheduled works from its previous postponement in December last year due to adverse weather conditions. Tyne Bridge A1 Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period.

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Designed by Freeman Fox and Partners, the cable-stayed steel box girder bridge opened to traffic on 2nd July Discussions on the need for a bridge began in the s, though it was the early s before significant progress was made. As proposals for the network of motorways and dual carriageways in Central and West Scotland matured, it became clear that a bridge at this location would be an important piece of the jigsaw. The ambitious and technically challenging project created the first fixed link between Dunbartonshire and Renfrewshire. Its completion led to significant reductions in journey times, particularly during the busy tourist season when traffic reaches its peak. Today, the bridge carries over 35, vehicles every day. A notably slender design adds to the unique and recognisable appearance of what was not just the first large-scale cable stayed bridge in Scotland but, for a time, the bridge with the longest cable-stayed span in the world.

Traffic news erskine bridge

The A82 southbound on-slip to the Erskine Bridge remains closed 12 hours after a lorry overturned on the road. Traffic Scotland reported that repairs are currently being carried out. We have more newsletters. The on-slip to the Erskine Bridge southbound has been closed for more than 12 hours due to an overturned lorry. The incident occurred at around pm on the A82 yesterday, October 1, according to Traffic Scotland. Motorists are being advised to follow the diversion currently in place. It is unclear when the road is set to reopen as repairs are being carried out. The condition of those who were involved in the accident is also unknown at present.

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Read the rules here. Follow us on Twitter. Clackmannanshire Bridge A Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Alternatively you can view them on our map. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Erskine Bridge drivers warned of full weekend closure next month. They have said that the roadworks will benefit around 46, vehicles using this route each day. Please report any comments that break our rules. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Amey says the work is weather dependent, and "may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable. Did you find what you were looking for? Skye Bridge A87 Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Erskine Bridge A Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Cromarty Bridge A9 Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Kincardine Bridge A Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period.

The entrance to the Erskine Bridge remains blocked as a result of an over turned vehicle. Drivers were warned the southbound slip on the A82 in currently closed to traffic as a result of the incident, which took place at around 3pm on Sunday.

HGV traffic will continue on the A82 eastbound to Kilbowie roundabout and re-join the A82 westbound, as the Mountblow Road diversion is not suitable for heavier vehicles. Follow us on Twitter. Dornoch Bridge A9 Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Additional: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Care Line The Erskine Bridge will be closed for the full weekend Image: Newsquest. Submit Cancel. Kessock Bridge A9 Description: There are no bridge restrictions for this period. Drivers are being warned about a full weekend closure on the Erskine Bridge next month. Motorists are also advised that there is expected to be further works at the Erskine Bridge scheduled for early next year. Quick search X. Please sign in or register to comment.