The Tay Road Bridge has reopened in both directions after being shut for four hours.
The route connecting Dundee and Fife closed to traffic due to an ongoing police incident, which began around 7.38pm
Bridge staff posted on Twitter on Monday to say it had closed at both the Dundee and Fife ends.
Police incident. Bridge closed in both directions.
— Tay Road Bridge (@tay_road_bridge) December 20, 2021
Police Scotland said that emergency services were “currently dealing with a concern for person call at the Tay Bridge”.
“Police were contacted around 7.30pm tonight. Officers remain at the scene,” they added.
An update at 8.08pm said traffic headed southbound was being diverted from the ramps on the approach to the bridge at the Dundee end.
As of 11pm, the bridge was still closed, with some motorists at the Fife end of the bridge sitting in traffic for more than three hours.
However, by 11.24pm, the northbound carriageway reopened to traffic, followed by the opposite side, two minutes later.
Southbound open. No restrictions on Bridge. Thank you all for your co-operation.
— Tay Road Bridge (@tay_road_bridge) December 20, 2021
Northbound is open. Walkway open. Southbound opening ASAP.
— Tay Road Bridge (@tay_road_bridge) December 20, 2021
It is unknown the outcome of the police response, officers have been approached for comment.
