A SERIES of temporary traffic lights will be in operation on the A985 Kincardine Bridge for a period of five days next week.

Commencing on Monday, August 21, the lights will be in place from 9.30am to 3.30pm to allow maintenance work on the bridge to begin.

The five-day project will allow repair works to commence on the bridge and will only affect drivers outwith peak time travel hours.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be working to remove deteriorating skylights and debris from the concrete portals straddling the A985 at either end of the bridge’s central section.

These skylights are constructed from glass blocks and are now showing signs of degradation. BEAR Scotland have stated these will be removed, with temporary replacements put in place to ensure weather tightness is retained in the meantime.

Debris has also built up over time and material left from previous remedial works will be removed.

Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland south east unit bridge manager, said: “The skylights in the Kincardine Bridge’s portals are showing signs of degradation, so it is essential that these works are carried out to ensure loose material does not fall onto the carriageway and pedestrian footpaths below.

“Traffic management will only be in place outwith peak hours. We’re grateful to road users and the local community for their patience and understanding.”

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