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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New Campaign for Road Worker Safety
Over 80% of trunk road workers across Scotland had their lives put at risk by dangerous driving behaviour or are subjected to verbal or physical abuse.
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Transport Minister Relaunches School's Education Programme
Bookings are now being taken for school visits and online sessions as part of Transport Scotland’s education programme at the Forth Bridges Education Centre
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Half Term at The Forth Bridges
October half term can be a challenge. Keep the kids entertained with a day out exploring the Forth Bridges.
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Queensferry Crossing Automated Barriers Testing and Commissioning
Overnight carriageway closures 31 October and 1 November 2023
Overnight diversion via Forth Road Bridge 4 November 2023
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Visitors tour Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day
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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Queensferry Crossing Diversion Trial Success
An enhanced diversion system for the Queensferry Crossing has been successfully trialled, significantly reducing the time it takes to reroute traffic.
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What's On in June?
Your essential guide to what's on in June near the Forth Bridges in Edinburgh, Fife and Falkirk.
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Massive Demand for Bridge Open Day Tours
A massive 12,126 applications for places were received in a public ballot for tours of the Forth Road Bridge on Doors Open Day 2024.
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Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day This Saturday
The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day is set to take place for the third year in succession on Saturday 28 September.
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Queensferry Crossing Open Door Success
The first ever Doors Open Day event at the Queensferry Crossing has been hailed as a success.
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Forth Bridges Forum January 2026
The Forth Bridges Forum hosted a public meeting on 20th January 2026. The presentation can be downloaded from the link.
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Plan Your Journey
Everything you need to plan your journey to visit the Forth Bridges and the surrounding area, including public transport, road and traffic info and webcams.
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Road User Contacts
Who to contact for more information about using the roads on and around the Forth Bridges.
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Vehicles Requiring Permission
Guidance for agricultural vehicles and abnormal loads.
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Forth Bridges Forum
The Forth Bridges Forum is a Transport Scotland-led management forum, established to ensure that those with an interest stay at the heart of their operation.
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