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WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED
Due to essential maintenance, the WEST footpath/cycleway is closed. The EAST Footpath/Cycleway remains open unless due to high winds or an incident.
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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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M90 Diversion Trial Via Forth Road Bridge
M90 diversion via Forth Road Bridge on night of Saturday 11 December 2021.
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Overnight Closure of Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge
Diversion via Kincardine from 22:00 to 08:00 on night of 12 December.
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Increase in Wire Breaks to be Investigated
A special inspection of the Forth Road Bridge main cable has been commissioned after an increase in wire breaks was detected by bridge authority FETA.
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Bridge Approach Roads Set For Facelift
Motorists can look forward to a smoother approach to the Forth Road Bridge, with operating company Amey about to embark on a busy programme of road repairs.
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M90 Trial Diversion Via Forth Road Bridge
Queensferry Crossing traffic to be diverted over Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 30 January; the first trial of emergency diversion to include live traffic.
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Forth Road Bridge Closure Update
Forth Road Bridge closure travel plan implemented and enhanced.
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Queensferry Crossing Delivering Initial Benefits
New data shows improved reliability of travel on M90 corridor.
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Forth Bridge included in unique UK UNESCO Sites on new illustrated map
Discover the Forth Bridge & 57 other UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies on a new illustrated map. Download from the UK National Commission for UNESCO
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Intelligent Transport System (ITS)
Information about the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) which incorporates lane controls, variable speed limits and bus lane controls.
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Visit the Forth Bridges
Visit the Forth Bridges to experience an epic train ride across the Forth Bridge, walk/cycle the Forth Road Bridge and enjoy views of the Queensferry Crossing.
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Destination Forth
A new visitor trail highlighting Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridges and the distinctive historic communities of North and South Queensferry has been launched today
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Scotland's UNESCO Trail
Scotland is the first country in the world to develop a country-wide UNESCO Trail. Find out more...
/visit-the-local-area-forth-bridges/see-do/scotlands-unesco-trail/
Google Verification
Page to demonstrate ownership of the domain for Google verification purposes only.
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Managing the UNESCO Site
Find out how the Forth Bridge UNESCO World Heritage Site is managed and protected to deliver benefits.
/about-the-forth-bridges/forth-bridge/unesco-world-heritage-site/managing-the-unesco-site/