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Working Towards 70 on the Queensferry Crossing
Road users are being provided with advance notice of upcoming works required on the new bridge to enable it to open to vehicles travelling at speeds of 70 mph.
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View from the Bridge!
Children’s charity, Barnardo’s Scotland, is to offer one of the most sought-after experiences in Scotland – a view from the top of the iconic Forth Bridge.
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Update on Efforts to Reopen the Queensferry Crossing
The Queensferry Crossing will reopen today, with bridge operators confident that the risk of ice and snow accumulating and falling from the cables has passed.
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Fully Electric Gritter Joins Forth Bridges Winter Fleet
A state-of-the-art fully electric gritter will join the fleet of vehicles that will help keep Scotland moving this winter.
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Forth Bridges Tourism Strategy Launched
A plan to boost visitor numbers to the three bridges which span the Firth of Forth has been launched today by Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
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Expansion Joint Replacement Set to Begin
Work on site to replace the main expansion joints on the Forth Road Bridge will commence on Monday 12 November.
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Queensferry Crossing Delivering Initial Benefits
New data shows improved reliability of travel on M90 corridor.
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Happy 133rd Birthday Forth Bridge!
4th March 2023 is the Forth Bridge's 133rd anniversary & UNESCO World Engineering Day. Network Rail detail how they monitor the condition of the Forth Bridge.
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Launch of the UK's First Autonomous bus
The UK's first autonomous bus service has been launched at the Forth Road Bridge. The new route, AB1, runs between Ferrytoll Park and Ride and Edinburgh Park.
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UCI Cycling World Championships
Details of the route of the UCI Cycling World Championships Men Elite Road Race coming across the Queensferry Crossing on Sunday 6th August 2023.
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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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Prize Draw Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions for the prize draw to win dinner for two at Orocco Pier.
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Walking & Cycling
Walking & cycling on and around the Forth Bridges.
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Vehicles Requiring Permission
Guidance for agricultural vehicles and abnormal loads.
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Blog: Ground control
Surveying The Forth Bridge is an adventure and a massive challenge. Find out more...
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