Open
Restricted
Open
Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
West Footpath / Cycletrack Closed.
- West Footpath / Cycletrack
West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Roadworks
- Both Directions
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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Vintage Bus Trips
Take a vintage bus ride across the Forth Road Bridge as part of the 60th anniverary celebrations.
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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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Forth Bridge Construction Statistics
Key construction statistics for the Forth Bridge, an engineering marvel.
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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 Bridge Growth & Milestones
The Forth Bridge is an important part of Scottish built heritage today. Find out about its growth & milestones.
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Forth Bridge Restoration
The restoration of the Forth Bridge - an enormous task - was completed in 2011. Find out what was involved.
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Forth Bridge Construction Gallery
Take a look at our gallery of historic photos documenting construction of the Forth Bridge.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2015, the Forth Bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee.
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UNESCO World Heritage Explained
A World Heritage Site is a place listed by UNESCO for being of such special cultural or physical significance that it has ‘Outstanding Universal Value’.
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The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site
The criteria under which UNESCO recognises the Forth Bridge as a World Heritage Site.
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