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Delays are expected on the Forth Road Bridge over the weekend while its expansion joints are inspected.Delays are expected on the Forth Road Bridge over the weekend while its expansion joints are inspected.
The joints allow the bridge to expand and contract due to weather conditions and the weight of traffic.The joints allow the bridge to expand and contract due to weather conditions and the weight of traffic.
A contraflow will be in operation between 1900 GMT on Friday and 0600 GMT on Monday, with only one lane open in each direction. A contraflow system began on Friday evening and will run until 0600 GMT on Monday, with only one lane open in each direction.
The review was ordered in December after the Scottish Government confirmed a new crossing would be built by 2016.The review was ordered in December after the Scottish Government confirmed a new crossing would be built by 2016.