Drivers warned to plan ahead for closure of busy road

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West Lothian motorists have been warned to plan ahead due to a planned road closure on the M90.While refurbishment works on the southbound side of the bridge carrying the M90 over the railway near Kirkliston have been successfully completed, work on the northbound side is schuduled to start today.The northbound M90 will be fully closed between M9 Junction 1A and M90 Junction 1 from 8.30pm on Friday, October 21 until 6am on Monday, October 24.Motorists are warned to plan ahead and expect long delays if they need to travel north on the M90 from Edinburgh or West Lothian this weekend.The following diversion routes will be in place:Southbound traffic on the M9 intending to join the M90 will be directed to leave the M9 at Junction 2 Philipstoun and follow the A904 to M90 Junction 1A Queensferry.Northbound traffic on the M9 intending to join the M90 will be directed to leave the M9 at Junction 1 Newbridge and follow the A8, A902 Maybury Road and A90 to M90 Junction 1.These diversion routes are expected to be highly congested and motorists are advised to allow plenty of extra time for journeys and avoid the area if possible.Live traffic information is available from the Traffic Scotland website and Twitter account. Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier.