UPDATE: The planned closure on Tuesday 29 March is no longer required, however the closure on the night of Friday 1 April will go ahead as previously advertised.

• Overnight closures to allow jacking of bridge deck on 29 March and 1 April 2022.

• 50mph speed limit and overnight lane closures to continue until end of May 2022

The eastbound M876 will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 29 March and 1 April, while the deck of the bridge that carries the eastbound M876 over the M9 at Junction 8 Kinnaird Interchange is jacked up to allow worn out bearings to be removed.

A diversion will be signposted from M876 Junction 2 to M9 Junction 7 via Bellsdyke Road, the A905 and Bowtrees Roundabout, adding an estimated 3.5 miles and 6 minutes to affected journeys.

This closure forms part of a major project to replace bearings and safety barriers on the bridge.

On the M9, two lanes in each direction remain open during daytime hours, however a 50mph speed limit and overnight lane closures will continue until the end of May 2022.

Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “We need to close the eastbound M876 overnight to allow us to jack up the bridge deck so that worn out bearings can be removed and replaced.

“We thank motorists in advance for their patience. We ask them to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey if they need to travel on the nights of 29 March and 1 April.”

Consultation has taken place with all relevant stakeholders including local authorities and Police Scotland in advance of these works to make them aware of the traffic management arrangements.

Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website and Twitter account.