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Controlled explosion to close Forth bridges
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Posted 8 years ago #
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"The Forth road and rail bridges are to close during rush hour after demolition materials were found in the area.
"Police Scotland said it believed the materials were to have been used in the demolition process at the site of the new Queensferry Crossing.
"The Forth Road Bridge and the approach roads to it will close for two hours from 18:00 while a controlled explosion is carried out.
"The nearby rail bridge will also close temporarily.
"The closure had originally been scheduled for 16:00 but was pushed back until 18:00.
"Ch Insp Irene Ralston said: 'Exposed wires were discovered today at the Queensferry Crossing, and while this poses no immediate risk to the public, as a precaution we are compelled to close the Forth Road Bridge and the M90.
"'We would advise motorists to avoid the area from 18:00 and seek alternative routes. We thank the public for their understanding at this time.'"
Posted 8 years ago # -
"Controlled explosion to close Fife" - half my office leaves early to join the queue.
Posted 8 years ago # -
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Exposed wires were discovered today at the Queensferry Crossing, and while this poses no immediate risk to the public, as a precaution we are compelled to close the Forth Road Bridge and the M90.
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Posted 8 years ago # -
"Controlled explosion to close Fife" - half my office leaves early to join the queue.
Que half my office leaving for the pub, and texting the other halfs to say they can't come home and are being forced to leave for the pub!
Posted 8 years ago # -
"Latest news closures from 4:45"
Radio Scotland.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Trains already appear to be cancelled.
Posted 8 years ago # -
Both bridges now open.
Posted 8 years ago #
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