Roads crews have completed a demolition project on time meaning a third planned closure of roads surrounding the Forth Road Bridge is not needed.
The Forth Road Bridge was closed for two weekends to allow for the demolition of the old B800 bridge over the A90 south of Echline junction.
A third “reserve” closure had been booked for the weekend of November 14/15 but has now been cancelled.
Steven Brown, road and infrastructure manager at Transport Scotland, said: “It’s a credit to the team at Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors (FCBC) and their subcontractors Beattie Demolition that they have completed the work on schedule and as planned, so the third reserve weekend is not now required.
“There has been extensive planning put in place for these works.
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“All parties are to be congratulated for the open communication and effective co-ordination ensuring a significant number of additional activities could take place over the closed carriageways, over and above the essential demolition works.”
He added: “The public are to be thanked for paying attention to travel advice to plan their journey and for staying clear of the area.
“Traffic around Kirkliston and South Queensferry has been heavier than normal the past two Sundays and we appreciate the patience of local people while this essential work has been carried out.”
Project chiefs previously released a video showing the B800 bridge demolition work taking place.