All four lanes of A90 at damaged Perthshire overbridge reopen after repairs completed

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Both Perth-bound lanes of the A90 at Glencarse Overbridge are now fully open.The discovery of bats - a protected species - delayed works to fix the flyover for seven months after it was struck by a digger on March 28, 2023.Temporary repairs have now been carried out and the inside lane reopened but there are still traffic lights on the bridge itself due to “significant” damage to the structure.Work was finally allowed to start this month after NatureScot granted a protected species licence which allowed Amey to begin fixing the bridge.

A more permanent solution will mean further traffic restrictions being put in place at a later stage.An Amey spokesperson said: “Although it has been possible to undertake temporary repairs while removing loose and damaged concrete, and subsequently fully reopen the A90, the primary deck element remains buckled and for safety reasons the single lane traffic lights will remain in place on the bridge flyover leading to St Madoes.”The spokesperson said the tests and investigations carried out this month have revealed the full extent of the “significant damage to one of the steel primary deck elements and the concrete deck slab above” with the steel load bearing element “also badly deformed”.A 50mph speed limit was temporarily in place on both sides of the A90 at this section but the speed restrictions have now been removed.An Amey spokesperson said: “The 50mph speed limit was in place as there was a need to replace the crossover barriers following the contraflow which was installed on the A90 to allow the inspection at Glencarse Overbridge.”