Average speed cameras to go live on Forth Road Bridge

New speed restrictions on the Forth Road Bridge will go live this Thursday.

Temporary average speed cameras are to slow traffic as work progresses on the new Queensferry Crossing.

Amid fears drivers are distracted by work on the new bridge and are slowing down to have a look, and to improve the safety of workers, the cameras will operate on the A90 northbound.

The speed limit on the A90 northbound has been reduced to 40 mph from south of the Forth Road Bridge to Admiralty Junction to ensure the safety of construction workers and the travelling public.

They will operate until the new bridge is complete in December 2016.

Transport Scotland roads and infrastructure manager Steven Brown said: “We know from our experience of major road infrastructure projects that safety cameras are a tried and tested approach that improves safety for road users and construction workers.

“We have been impressed with the levels of compliance with the 40 mph speed limit since it was introduced on the A90 northbound.”

Additional safety cameras are expected to be installed southbound on the A90 in the same area later this year.