A84 closed in both directions after crash causes bridge damage

A part of the A84 in Stirlingshire has been closed in both directions after a serious crash caused damage to a bridge.

At 10.30pm on Wednesday, Traffic Scotland reported that the Bridge of Teith, in Doune, was closed due to a collision.

They confirmed that bridge repair work was taking place.

As of 8.14pm on Thursday, it was confirmed that the bridge remained closed.

❗️ONGOING ⌚️20:14#A84 Bridge of Teith is ⛔ CLOSED ⛔️ both directions due to an earlier collision and subsequent bridge repair work taking place.

Traffic coping well…diversion routes can be found here👉https://t.co/jG9fiiO3zI #TakeCare @NWTrunkRoads pic.twitter.com/GrMYKLuZRC
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) September 28, 2023

Drivers have been urged to find alternative routes at this time.

Officers confirmed that there was no injuries in connection with the crash.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.30pm on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023, we were called to a report of a crash on the A84 at Deanston Bridge.

“There are no reported injuries.

“The road is closed and a diversion is in place.”