‘Use caution’: Friarton Bridge warning to motorists as high winds hit Tayside

Motorists have been warned to take care when travelling on one of Tayside’s busiest crossings on Friday.

Traffic Scotland has told drivers to “use caution” on the Friarton Bridge, near Perth, due to strong winds.

The organisation tweeted: “Road users are advised to use caution crossing the M90 Friarton Bridge due to high winds currently affecting driving conditions.”

M90 Friarton Bridge – Weather, All lanes restricted in both directions for up to 15 minutes https://t.co/Sv5oVxg5w1 #TSIncident

— Traffic Scotland ReTweets (@TScot_RTs) October 11, 2019

It comes after the Tay Road Bridge was closed to double-decker buses, with a 30mph speed restriction also put in place.

High Winds – Bridge closed to double decker buses only, 30mph speed restriction in place. (13:00 11/10/2019)

— Tay Road Bridge (@tay_road_bridge) October 11, 2019