FriartonBridgeroadworks

Motorists in Perthshire are being warned about major roadworks taking place on Friarton Bridge this weekend. The northbound carriageway will close completely at 8pm on Friday, February 23.

A contraflow system will instead be in place, with single-lane traffic running in both directions on the southbound carriageway.

The carriageway is expected to reopen at around 5am on Monday, February 26.

Work is being taken forward by BEAR Scotland, the Perth-based group that manages and maintains the trunk roads in the north of Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland

Andy Thompson, BEAR Scotland’s north-east representative, said:“These essential maintenance works on Friarton Bridge will help ensure that the structure continues to operate safely for all motorists and continues to function to the highest standard.

“The traffic management is essential to keep everyone safe during these works and this may lead to some potential delays to journey times.

“To minimise any impact to road users as much as possible, we’re carrying out the works over one weekend. Teams will do all they can to complete the works as quickly and safely as they can.”

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