M90 Queensferry Crossing | Essential Cable Maintenance

Reduced daytime speed limits and a series of overnight carriageway closures are planned on the M90 motorway over the Queensferry Crossing, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out routine maintenance work on the bridge’s stay-cables.

An overnight lane closure will be in place on the northbound carriageway between 20:00 and 05:00 on Thursday 23 October to facilitate equipment deliveries.

A reduced speed limit of 50mph will then be in force between 08:00 and 18:00 on Monday to Friday nights from 27 October to 28 November.

Overnight lane and carriageway closures will also be in place on alternate carriageways between 20:00 and 05:00 on Monday to Friday nights from 3 to 14 November. On these nights traffic may be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge.

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.

“During overnight carriageway closures, traffic will be diverted over the nearby Forth Road Bridge.

“We’re grateful to road users for their patience and understanding.”

Consultation has been carried out with relevant stakeholders to inform them of the project in advance.