Bad weather and 'falling ice' close Queensferry Crossing

The Queensferry Crossing has been closed to vehicular traffic in both directions on Friday (4 December) due to 'ongoing weather conditions, including falling ice and snow.

All traffic is being diverted via the A985 Kincardine Bridge.

UPDATE????07:20#M90 Queensferry Crossing remains CLOSED??both ways due to adverse weather conditions. Please use alternative route meantime. FRB also closed for works. Consider Kincardine or Clacks Bridges.@SETrunkRoads @FifeCouncil #edintravel pic.twitter.com/AKUdN3Rb3u

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) December 4, 2020

Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit bridges manager, said: 'The safety of bridge users comes first and therefore we’ve made the decision to temporarily close the Queensferry Crossing due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

'We are constantly monitoring the structure in real-time using a bespoke system of weather sensors on the towers and deck of the Queensferry Crossing.

'We apologise for any inconvenience caused to road users by this closure and will reopen the bridge when safe to do so.'

Transport Scotland was criticised last winter after the crossing had to close after reports of ice falling on vehicles. Prior to this winter season, new ice sensors were installed on the Queensferry Crossing as ‘part of a number of measures to improve the detection and management of ice accretion’.

Real-time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.