Dunfermline: Delays on the M90 after lorry breaks down

The vehicle broke down in lane two of the Queensferry Crossing southbound earlier this morning and traffic is still being affected almost five hours later. 

❗️NEW ⌚️10:25#M90 - Queensferry Crossing

Lane two (Of two) is currently blocked Southbound due to a broken down lorry and a shed load.

Traffic is very slow as a result, please #takecare on approach.@SETrunkRoads @edintravel pic.twitter.com/7kpOBAAmBk

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 24, 2023

Along with the broken down lorry, a shed load has also prohibited the flow of traffic, Fife Road Police shared that they were dealing with a tractor that had fallen off of an HGV on the southbound carriage of the Queensferry Crossing. 

#FifeRP are currently dealing with a tractor that has fallen from an HGV on the southbound carriagway 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 pic.twitter.com/l9Xdwu8Gse

— Road Policing Scotland (@PSOSRoads) August 24, 2023

While the lane has now reopened, traffic is still heavy over the bridge and is slowing back past Halbeath with an approximate delay of 25 minutes in place. 

❗️UPDATE⌚️13:50#M90 - Queensferry Crossing

Lane two (Of two) is now OPEN on the #M90 Queensferry Crossing following an earlier breakdown.

Traffic is still extremely heavy heading across the bridge.

Travel time is currently 60 mins Southbound@SETrunkRoads@edintravel pic.twitter.com/WVWzqb7D14

— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) August 24, 2023

Sharing information of the delays on social media, Traffic Scotland wrote: "#M90 - Queensferry Crossing Traffic remains heavy southbound over the Queensferry Crossing this afternoon following the earlier breakdown.

"Slowing back past Halbeath. Approximate 25 minute delay."

The AA added: "Severe delays of 21 minutes and delays easing on M90 Southbound between J4 A909 (Kelty) and J1A A90 (Queensferry).

"Average speed 15 mph."