Queensferry Crossing Closures: Plan Ahead for Northbound Drivers

0:00Drivers heading north of Edinburgh this weekend need to plan ahead because the Queen's Ferry crossing on the M90 will close overnight for essential. Maintenance. Southbound lanes shut down Friday April 24th from 10pm to 7am between junctions, 1b, ferry toll and 1a Queen's ferry, and again, Sunday April 26th from 10pm to 5am. On Sunday night, the northbound side closes too during that window. Traffic gets diverted over the 4th road bridge, which usually sticks to pedestrians, bikes and buses thanks to an automated barrier system that speeds things up. These closures let crews replace overhead gantry signs and test the diversion setup to make sure it works smooth if needed later. Officials stress obeying those red X signs over the lanes since the bridge route won't open until motorway traffic fully stops. Bear Scotland southeast bridges manager, David Bishop, says the barriers cut diversion

1:00time, big time and keep everyone safe. No major delays expected if folks follow the signs. Plan your trips early, check traffic apps, and stay safe out there on the roads. That's your update from Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.