A876 Clackmannanshire Bridge | Expansion Joint Works
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UPDATE (24/01/25): Following better than expected progress, these works on the A876 Clackmannanshire Bridge were completed early on the morning of Friday 24 January. Consequently, the full bridge closures planned overnight on Friday 24, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January are no longer required.
The A876 will be closed between Higgin’s Neuk Roundabout and Kilbagie Roundabout from 20:00 until 06:00 each night from Monday 20 January to Monday 27 January.
These closures are required to allow elements of the expansion joints on the Clackmannanshire Bridge to be replaced and a full inspection of the joints to be undertaken. The closure will also allow other inspections of the bridge to be completed safely.
Vehicular traffic will be diverted between Higgin’s Neuk Roundabout and Kilbagie Roundabout via the Kincardine Bridge, A985, Longannet Roundabout and the A977, adding approximately 0.3 miles and 3 minutes to affected journeys.
The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians via the footway/cycleway.
Abnormal loads will still be able to cross the Clackmannanshire Bridge during the works but will have to enter temporary abnormal load bays signposted at Higgin’s Neuk and Kilbagie Roundabouts, from where they will be escorted through the works area.
David Bishop, BEAR Scotland’s South East Unit Bridges Manager, said: “It’s necessary to close the Clackmannanshire Bridge while we carry out these essential works, however we’ve scheduled them at night to minimise any disruption.
“We’re grateful to road users and local communities for their understanding. We’ll do all we can to complete the works as quickly and safely as possible.”
Consultation has taken place with relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the works in advance.
All works are weather dependent and subject to postponement in the event of adverse conditions.
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