Maintenance work on Denny bridge causing traffic disruption

A two-week programme of roadworks has begun on a section of a Falkirk district motorway.
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Carriageways were closed on the M80 between Junction 8 Bankhead and Junction 9 Pirnhall last night for the first of a series of essential repairs.

The is to allow operating company Amey to carry out essential maintenance work, including carriageway resurfacing and the replacement of expansion joints at Carron Bridge, Denny.

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Running until July 29, the northbound carriageway of the M80 will be closed between Junction 8 Bankhead and Junction 9 Pirnhall from 8pm until 6am on July 16, 21, 22, 23 , 24, 27 and 28.

Repair work on a Denny bridge is causing disruption for motorists. Picture: John Devlin.Repair work on a Denny bridge is causing disruption for motorists. Picture: John Devlin.
Repair work on a Denny bridge is causing disruption for motorists. Picture: John Devlin.
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Denny bridge repair work to cause traffic disruption

A diversion route for northbound traffic will be signposted from Junction 8 Bankhead via the M876 to the M9 southbound, rejoining the M876 eastbound at Junction 7 before turning at Bowtrees Roundabout and returning northbound on the M9 to rejoin the M80 at Junction 9 Pirnhall.

The southbound carriageway of the M80 will be closed at Junction 9 Pirnhall from 8pm until 6am on July 17, 18, 19 and 20.

A diversion route for southbound traffic will be signposted via the M9 southbound and the M876 eastbound to Bowtrees Roundabout, where traffic will return to M80 Junction 8 Bankhead via the M9 northbound and the M876 westbound.

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The safety of workers remains a top priority during this essential maintenance project. Physical distancing protocols, in line with Scottish Government guidance, will be in place to ensure all on-site personnel remain safe throughout the duration of the project.

Thorough risk assessments will be carried out and cleansing stations will be implemented on-site.

Real-time journey information can be obtained by visiting www.trafficscotland.org or via Twitter: @TrafficScotland.

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