The eastbound M876 will be closed from 23:00 until 01:00 on the night of Tuesday 12 April, to allow for the delivery of heavy new bridge bearings that need to be lowered from the bridge deck.
A diversion will be signposted from M876 Junction 2 to M9 Junction 7 via Bellsdyke Road, the A905 and Bowtrees Roundabout, adding an estimated 3.5 miles and 6 minutes to affected journeys.
This closure forms part of an ongoing major project to replace bearings and safety barriers on the bridge.
On the M9, two lanes in each direction remain open during daytime hours, however a 50mph speed limit and overnight lane closures will continue until the end of May 2022.
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “We need to close the eastbound M876 overnight to allow for the delivery of new bridge bearings. These bearings weigh 508 kilogrammes, so it is necessary to deliver them from the deck of the bridge to a platform close to the location where they will be installed.
“We thank motorists in advance for their patience. We ask them to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey if they need to travel on the night of 12 April.”
Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders including local authorities and Police Scotland in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.
Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website and Twitter account.
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