Traffic building on Queensferry Crossing after tractor falls off lorry – Traffic Scotland update
The accident caused major bottlenecks on the southbound carriageway of the M90.
Heavy traffic has built up with lengthy delays reported on the M90 between Fife[1] and Edinburgh and in surrounding villages, according to the latest reports from the AA. Police[2] were called out shortly before 10.30am on Thursday, August 24, after one lane was blocked when the tractor caused an obstruction after toppling off the back of an HGV[3].
The latest update from Traffic Scotland[4] just after 3pm said: “Traffic remains heavy Southbound over the Queensferry Crossing this afternoon following the earlier breakdown Slowing back past Halbeath- Approx. 25 minute delay.”
Police Scotland earlier tweeted: “Fife Road Policing are currently dealing with a tractor that has fallen from an HGV on the southbound carriageway of the Queensferry Crossing. One lane is currently operating due to the obstruction and southbound traffic is heavy on approach. Please allow extra time for travel.”