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Motorists using the Erksine Bridge face further overnight disruption in the new year.

Scotland TranServ, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out cable retensioning works “to ensure the long-term resilience of the bridge”.

More than £220,000 of works to the A898 bridge are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 5.

Scotland TranServ said: “Safety is of the utmost importance and to protect our workforce and motorists the work will take place overnight under fast lane closures, in both directions, between 8pm and 6am from Tuesday, January 5, to Sunday, February 7.

“It is essential that we carry out this essential maintenance to the Erskine Bridge ensuring its longevity for years to come.

“We have done everything we can to plan these works when traffic flows are lighter in order to minimise disruption to local residents and the travelling public.”

Motorists can keep up to date with traffic information by visiting the Traffic Scotland website www.trafficscotland.org or following @trafficscotland on Twitter.