The M9 westbound will be closed between junction 3 and 4 near Linlithgow from 20:00 on  Friday 25 October until 06:00 on Saturday 26 October, to allow for road lining to be installed over the recently refurbished bridge deck.

This is final stage of the two month long refurbishment of the deck of the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over Bonsyde Road that started 27 of August and is due to be completed on early on Saturday 26 of October. It’s essential for safety that we close the westbound motorway overnight while we carry out these final works.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place:

The local road underneath the motorway will not be affected.

David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “The refurbishment of this bridge is essential to preserve its structural integrity and extend its service life for decades to come.

“Installing the road markings is final stage of the programme and means the project comes to an end on Saturday morning. We’re grateful to road users for their patience and understanding while we undertook this project.”

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.