Open
Restricted
Open
Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
Footpath/Cycleway Restrictions
- WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED (Open at Weekends)
Due to ongoing Maintenance the WEST footpath/cycleway is closed, except at weekends.
Lane closure southbound
- Forth Road Bridge
Open to all permitted vehicles
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HGV Trial to Start on Forth Road Bridge
Limited night-time access to the Forth Road Bridge for HGVs to begin this week.
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What's On By The Forth Bridges This Autumn?
Your essential guide to what's on this autumn by the Forth Bridges in North and South Queensferry
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Forth Bridge in World's First UNESCO Trail
The world’s first ever UNESCO trail, bringing together some of Scotland’s most iconic sites including the Forth Bridge, has been launched.
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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group
An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".
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About the Forth Bridges
Find out about the Forth Bridges and what makes them such icons of engineering.
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The Forth Bridge Builders
Find out about the designer, engineer and contractor who were key in the building of the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.
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Building the Forth Bridge
At the peak of work, about 4,600 men were employed in building the Forth Bridge. They were known as 'the Briggers'.
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Forth Road Bridge Open Day Success
Doors Open Day at the Forth Road Bridge has been hailed a great success, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,000 for charity.
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Forth Bridges Ready for Winter with Major Works Complete
Major works on both the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing have been completed on schedule, in advance of the winter season.
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Forth Road Bridge Closure Update
Forth Road Bridge closure travel plan implemented and enhanced.
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Forth Road Bridge Given Green Light to Re-Open
The Forth Road Bridge will be open to vehicles except for HGVs from the morning of Wednesday 23 December 2015.
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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence completes her year
Barbara Henderson finishes her year in residence with a second book, Made From Girders.
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What's On at Easter at The Forth Bridges
Easter activities and days out near The Forth Bridges.
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Forth Road Bridge 60th Anniversary
Join the celebrations to mark the official 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge.
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The Bridge: Fifty Years Across The Forth
Another chance to see the BBC documentary produced for the 50th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge. First shown 2014. Available on iplayer until 15/9/2025.
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