Motorists are being warned of journey disruption as work continues to improve Hill Bridge over the M9 in Falkirk.
The eastbound M876 will likely be closed from 8:30pm till 6:00am for 2 nights from tomorrow Tuesday March 29, whereas the deck of the bridge at Junction 8 Kinnaird Interchange is jacked as much as permit worn out bearings to be eliminated.
Which means a diversion will likely be in place from the M876 Junction 2 to M9 Junction 7 through Bellsdyke Highway, the A905 and Bowtrees Roundabout, including an estimated 3.5 miles and 6 minutes to affected journeys.
On the M9, two lanes in every course stay open throughout daytime hours, nevertheless a 50mph pace restrict and in a single day lane closures will proceed till the top of Could 2022.
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Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Supervisor, stated: "We have to shut the eastbound M876 in a single day to permit us to jack up the bridge deck in order that worn out bearings will be eliminated and changed.
"We thank motorists upfront for his or her endurance. We ask them to plan forward and permit additional time for his or her journey if they should journey on the nights of 29 March and 1 April."