M9 BRIDGE WORKS PRIOR TO JUNCTION 1A – BEAR Scotland

• Overnight carriageway closure 19 July 2024

• Weeknight hard shoulder running 22 July to 3 August 2024

The northbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed for bridge joint replacement works between Junctions 1 and 1A from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Friday 19 July.

Lane closures with traffic running on the hard shoulder will also be in place between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 22 to Friday 26 July and Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August.

This is the latest stage of a major project being carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to refurbish and waterproof the deck of the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the River Almond.

A signed diversion route will be in place during the overnight closure on 19 July, with northbound traffic directed to leave the M9 at Junction 1, Newbridge Roundabout. Traffic intending to join the M90 will be directed to follow the A8, A902 and A90 to M90 Junction 1, Scotstoun. Traffic intending to travel on the M9 beyond Junction 1A will be directed via the same route and then onto the A904 from M90 Junction 1A, Queensferry, to M9 Junction 2, Philpstoun.

During the weeknight lane closures from 22 July, northbound traffic on the M9 will be directed to exit at Junction 1 onto Newbridge Roundabout and then take the third exit back onto the M9 northbound, directly into the hard shoulder.

Dave Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “These refurbishment works are required to safeguard the structural integrity of this bridge and improve safety and comfort for users of the M9 motorway that it carries.

“It is essential for the safety of road users and our workforce that we implement these traffic management measures. To minimise disruption, we have planned the works to take place overnight.

“We thank motorists and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding.”

Consultation has been carried out with emergency services and relevant stakeholders to share information about the works in advance.

Live traffic information is available on the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.