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| High winds cause travel problems | High winds cause travel problems |
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| The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to northbound traffic after a lorry overturned in high winds. | The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to northbound traffic after a lorry overturned in high winds. |
| One lane has also been closed southbound on the bridge, which is only open to cars. | One lane has also been closed southbound on the bridge, which is only open to cars. |
| Traffic was diverted via the Kincardine Bridge but this is now congested and causing an impact on traffic in the Stirling area. | Traffic was diverted via the Kincardine Bridge but this is now congested and causing an impact on traffic in the Stirling area. |
| Drivers heading to Fife were told to use the M9, carry on up the A9 towards Perth and then get onto the M90. | Drivers heading to Fife were told to use the M9, carry on up the A9 towards Perth and then get onto the M90. |
| Central Scotland Police said this should help ease congestion on the roads around the Kincardine Bridge, which were experiencing "severe tailbacks". | Central Scotland Police said this should help ease congestion on the roads around the Kincardine Bridge, which were experiencing "severe tailbacks". |
| Strong winds are hampering the recovery operation on the Forth bridge, but the emergency services hope this can take place before wind speeds increase. | Strong winds are hampering the recovery operation on the Forth bridge, but the emergency services hope this can take place before wind speeds increase. |
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| The stormy weather has caused travel disruption across Scotland. | The stormy weather has caused travel disruption across Scotland. |
| Restrictions were in place on the Tay and Erskine bridges, and further north there were also warnings on the Skye and Kessock bridges. | Restrictions were in place on the Tay and Erskine bridges, and further north there were also warnings on the Skye and Kessock bridges. |
| Central Scotland Police are advising people to avoid the area. | Central Scotland Police are advising people to avoid the area. |
| In Dumfries and Galloway, fallen trees led to the closure of the A7 at Irvine House, Canonbie, and blocked a number of minor roads in the Annan area. | In Dumfries and Galloway, fallen trees led to the closure of the A7 at Irvine House, Canonbie, and blocked a number of minor roads in the Annan area. |
| All Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailings between Gourock and Dunoon have been cancelled due to industrial action by council staff, but the weather was expected to cause disruption to other services. | All Caledonian MacBrayne ferry sailings between Gourock and Dunoon have been cancelled due to industrial action by council staff, but the weather was expected to cause disruption to other services. |
| Travellers have been advised to check with individual companies before they start their journey. | Travellers have been advised to check with individual companies before they start their journey. |
| Winds reached 80mph on the Tay Bridge on Thursday morning and 70mph gusts are forecast for the west coast and the Northern Isles. | Winds reached 80mph on the Tay Bridge on Thursday morning and 70mph gusts are forecast for the west coast and the Northern Isles. |
| Severe gales, storm-force northerly winds and snow showers are expected later, especially in north and west Scotland. | Severe gales, storm-force northerly winds and snow showers are expected later, especially in north and west Scotland. |