• Overnight carriageway closures on 2 of November 2023

A programme of works to replace joints on River Carron Bridge and install anti-skid surfacing on Drove Loan Bridge, located on the M876, is due to commence on Thursday 2 of November with a duration of one night. This is to finalise joint replacement and anti-skid works that could not be completed at the start of October due to adverse weather.

For the safety of workers and road users, overnight closures will be in place on the M876 eastbound between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Thursday 2 of November.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place as follows:

• During the M876 eastbound closure, traffic will be diverted via the M80 northbound to M9 Junction 9, then the M9 eastbound to join the M876 at Junction 7, adding approximately 6 miles and 7 minutes to affected journeys.
• Traffic wishing to join M876 eastbound at Junction 1 will be diverted to join at Junction 2 via the A883, adding approximately 6 miles and 10 minutes to affected journeys.

The M876 westbound will remain open to traffic throughout these works.

Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “These works are essential to ensure the continuing safety and reliability of these structures.

“Carriageway closures are essential during the works, however we’ve scheduled these at night in order to minimise disruption.

“We’re grateful to road users for their patience and understanding. If you do need to use the M876 on these nights, our advice is to plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.”

BEAR Scotland is leading this project as part of its responsibility for the South East Trunk Road Network on behalf of Transport Scotland. Diack and Macaulay Ltd is responsible for the delivery of the works.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead before setting out by checking the Traffic Scotland website www.traffic.gov.scot for up-to-date travel information and allowing extra time for their journey.