Traffic and Travel

Part of the eastbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for resurfacing. Pic: Contributed

Motorists warned for five nights of closure on M876 near Larbert

Police will be stopping and checking vehicles on the busy road (Picture: Submitted)

Police out in force carrying vehicle checks on busy Forth Valley road

Scottish Canals have said the Lock 16 bridge will now remain closed until Friday, August 1.

Further disruption as Camelon bridge to be closed for longer than planned

The road improvement works on Snab Brae started in January and should have been finished by mid May. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Bo'ness roadworks disruption on Snab Brae expected to continue until July

A new rail service linking Larbert directly with London Euston is expected to launch in 2026. (Pic: Scott Louden)

New direct train service between Larbert and London Euston to launch in 2026

A stretch of the A904 will be closed overnight as improvement works continue (Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk motorists warned more road closures ahead as improvement works continue

Fans have been urged to follow ScotRail travel advice if they are taking a train to see Robbie Williams in Edinburgh this weekend (Picture: Jeff Moore/PA Wire)

Falkirk music fans urged to heed advice for riding the rails to see Robbie

Police officers will be monitoring speeds of motorists using the crossing this weekend (Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk motorists urged to watch speed if they are crossing the Forth

The works will take place on a stretch of the M876

Motorists forced to endure five days of road closures in Falkirk area

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area. Pic: National World

Motorists told to avoid Bo'ness road after closure

Part of Arnot Street is closed to allow repairs to a burst water main. Pic: Michael Gillen

Falkirk town centre gridlock as roadworks underway

Falkirk Crematorium and Camelon Cemetery will be closed this weekend. Pic: Michael Gillen

Falkirk Crematorium and Camelon Cemetery to be closed for works

The road over the Forth & Clyde canal will be closed for two months. Pic: Michael Gillen

Camelon bridge to be closed to all traffic for eight weeks

Road closures after serious accident on motorway. Pic: National World

Roads closed after accident involving 'multiple vehicles' on M9

The A726 in Strathaven has been closed due to a gas lead. Picture: Getty Images

Drivers warned of diversions on M876 as slip road closed

Passengers face a fare rise on services from Tuesday, April 1 at the same time as ticket office opening hours are cut at some stations. (Pic: John Devlin)

"Double whammy" of cuts and fare rises for Falkirk area rail passengers

Fiona welcomed publication of the latest active travel report.

Active travel update 2023-24

The three local councils in the Journal and Gazette area paid out £14,930.

16,700 pothole complaints lodged

Closure will allow Bear Scotland to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks on and around the Queensferry Crossing.

M90 closure on Monday night

The works will take place later this months (Picture: Submitted)

Week of road closures required to install barriers at junction in Falkirk area

Part of the eastbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for resurfacing. Pic: Contributed

Motorists urged to plan ahead as part of M876 to be closed

The multi million pound A9/A904 improvement works are now underway (Picture: Submitted)

Developers attempt to explain Falkirk Westfield A9/A904 improvement project

Residents of Mungalhead Road are now calling for safety measures to be taken following the latest road traffic accident (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Residents call for urgent safety measures after another crash on Falkirk street

RMT is demanding the Scottish Government instructs ScotRail to immediately scrap the ticket office change in hours.

Hours cut at Linlithgow ticket office

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop with Director of Road Safety Scotland Michael McDonnell (Pic: Chris James)

Driven to distraction

Roadworks will begin tonight (Friday) and continue for 15 nights.

Roadworks at M9 Winchburgh junction

The road traffic accident is affecting motorists using the M9 eastbound after Lathallan roundabout. Pic: John Devlin

Traffic delays after road incident on M9 near Lathallan roundabout

The improvement works on the roundabout have now begun (Picture: Submitted)

Road improvements in Falkirk area pave way for more housing developments

Falkirk has been listed as one of the top 10 'EV Friendly' commuter towns in Scotland (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk makes it into top ten of Scotland's most 'EV Friendly' commuter towns

Scottish cabinet secretary for transport Fiona Hyslop and director of Road Safety Scotland Michael McDonnell launch the new safety campaign (Picture: Submitted)

Falkirk drivers warned to keep their 'mind on the road' in new safety campaign

The clean up works will lead to a temporary closure on the road (Picture: Submitted)

Litter in Larbert leads to closure of road to allow clean up

Changes to ticket office opening hours will have an impact at two of the district's train stations. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

How changes to ticket office opening hours will impact Falkirk district stations

A dozen EV charging points will be created if the application gets the go ahead (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Plans in place for a dozen EV charging points near Falkirk superstore

The firm is investing £14 million on the new buses (Picture: Michael Gillen, National World)

Falkirk bus firm invests £14 million on 30 state-of-the-art electric buses

The M876 southbound will be closed for repairs. Pic: Contributed

Diversions as M876 to be closed for carriageway repairs

Police officers carried out hand held radar speed checks on the stretch of road (Picture: Submitted)

Three drivers warned as police carry out speed checks on busy Stenhousemuir road

Falkirk MP Euan Stainbank, Baillie Billy Buchanan and Councillor Jack Redmond with a banner of the history of train stations in Bonnybridge. Pic: Contributed

Falkirk councillors demand report on proposed Bonnybridge railway station

The works will take place on a stretch of M9 slip road (Picture: Submitted)

Road closures for motorists as tree removal works continue in Falkirk area

Denny Co-op building in Stirling Street has been badly damaged. Pic: Michael Gillen

Denny Co-op badly damaged during Storm Eowyn high winds

People are being urged not to travel during the red weather alert. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Storm Eowyn transport update for Falkirk area

The Clackmannanshire Bridge has been closed. Pic: Gary Hutchison

Storm Eowyn update as Clackmannanshire Bridge closed

ScotRail has suspended all of its services on Friday due to weather warnings from Storm Eowyn. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Storm Eoywn: ScotRail to suspend all services through Falkirk district on Friday

Fiona Hyslop and Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan hope to get their Arrive Alive message across to readers.

Seatbelt campaign launched

Overnight closures on the M90 will allow maintenance to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Motorists warned of overnight closures for Queensferry Crossing maintenance

The work on the bridge will mean a week of road closures (Picture: Jimi Rae, National World)

Disruption for Falkirk motorists as bridge work leads to road closures

Engagement events are taking place across Scotland in the coming weeks to consult on proposed changes to speed limits. (Pic: Transport Scotland)

Forth Valley in-person event on consultation on proposed changes to speed limits

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