Bridge operator's ForthEstuary Transport Authority (Feta) maintenance workers have installed several miles of ductwork to accommodate electrical wiring.
Transport Scotland said the ForthEstuary Transport Authority (Feta), fully funded by the Scottish government, was liable for any compensation claims received.
"The Forth Road Bridge has provided 25 million vehicles every year with a connection between communities north and south of the Forthestuary whilst acting as a vital link in Scotland's transport network, " he said.