Demolition works on the Forth Road Bridge (FRB) project are due to get underway this weekend, it has been announced.

The old B800 bridge is to be demolished over the A90 south of Echline Junction.

Works will take place over the weekends of 24/25 October, 31 October to 1 November and 14/15 November.

The A90 and M90 (M9 Spur) will be closed to all traffic south of Echline Junction to allow for the demolition of the bridge.

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The projects contractors will also take the opportunity to undertake essential maintenance.

Motorists are being warned to expect 'inevitable' disruption.

Steven Brown, Transport Scotland, Roads and Infrastructure Manager, said: "All road users are advised that considerable delays are expected in the vicinity of the Forth during these closures and diversion routes will also be very busy.

"The team intends to demolish the old B800 bridge over three weekends, avoiding Remembrance Sunday.

"We will continue to work closely with our contractor to ensure every effort is made to reduce the duration of the closure and to lift the restrictions as early as is possible."

(LM/MH)