Drivers are facing delays during roadworks on the M90 Friarton Bridge.
The project began on Friday and has been causing tailbacks of up to half an hour since.
Here is all you need to know as the roadworks continue.
When will the M90 Friarton Bridge roadworks end?
Roads agency Amey says the project will run 24 hours a day until 6.30am on Saturday August 10.
The current set-up involving a contraflow will be in place until 8.30pm this Friday (August 2).
However, it is unclear what restrictions will be in place beyond that time, for the remaining eight days of the project.
When The Courier asked Amey for clarity, a spokesperson told us: “We are currently looking to continue ongoing inspections on Friarton Bridge until Saturday August 10.
“To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists there will be a requirement for continued traffic management to be in place during these inspections.
“The current configuration of contraflow works is scheduled to run until Friday August 2.
“We will provide further updates on the current and future traffic management arrangements when they are scheduled.”
How long are the delays caused by the Friarton Bridge roadworks?
Traffic Scotland has repeatedly reported delays of more than 20 minutes on the Perth-bound carriageway since the roadworks started.
However, at times, the queues have been more than 30 minutes long.
Delays on the northbound side, heading towards Dundee, have been much smaller.
Some bus services in the area are also being disrupted.
Why are the roadworks taking place?
The project is being carried out after reports of concrete ‘spalling’ on the bridge – where areas of concrete crack or break up.
However, Amey insists the bridge remains safe for traffic to use.
A spokesperson said: “The inspection work being carried out at Friarton Bridge is necessary and part of our commitment to ensure that we have a well-maintained, reliable and safe trunk road network.
“Traffic management is essential to keep everyone safe during this work, and this may lead to some potential delays to journey times.
“We encourage all road users to follow any advance warning signs and traffic management which is in place for their safety as well as that of our teams.
“We thank road users and the local community for their patience while we carry out these inspections.”
How can you check for updates during Friarton Bridge roadworks?
Both Traffic Scotland and Amey are posting regular updates on their X social media pages.
Information is also available on the Traffic Scotland website.
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