Anyone using the A90 this weekend is advised to allow extra time for their journey while Burnshot Bridge is demolished.
Although there is no programme for any replacement, deterioration of joints in the structure means Burnshot Bridge is no longer fit for purpose and must be taken down.
Rugby fans travelling to see Scotland take on Australia at BT Murrayfield and football fans heading to Tynecastle for Hearts v Ross County on Saturday are urged to plan their journeys especially carefully to ensure they make it to the match on time.
The A90 will be closed under Burnshot Bridge from 20:00 on Friday 24 November until 05:30 on Monday 27 November, with traffic diverted via the slip roads.
Councillor Lesley Macinnes, Transport Convener, said: “I’d like to thank the local community and users of the A90 for their patience and understanding while we carry out this essential demolition work.
“Although the diversion route won’t add much in terms of distance, we’d recommend allowing extra time for your journey, especially on Saturday 25 November, when Scotland’s rugby team are playing Australia in the Autumn Tests at BT Murrayfield and Hearts will host Ross County.”
Local councillor Norman Work told us : “There is a commitment to build a replacement and this will be included in next year’s budget. I understand there is a date set for summer or autumn next year but there is not much detail available yet as I understand it has to be costed then budgeted.
“Meanwhile pedestrian and cycle access is in place by using the underpass and two way route via the slip road and also vehicles can use the slip road northbound at Burnshot onto the A90, and then back onto the A90 via the Dolphington slip.”
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