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Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Road Bridge is an iconic road bridge in Scotland. Check essential traffic and weather information and find out about its design and history.
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Forth Road Bridge Facts & Figures
Key facts & figures about the Forth Road Bridge.
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Amey Wins Contract to Operate Forth Road Bridges
The tender to manage and maintain two the Forth Road Bridge and the new Queensferry Crossing is to be awarded to Amey LG Ltd, Transport Scotland announced.
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Forth Road Bridge Opening Ceremony 1964
Details of the programme for The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh at the opening ceremony and events for the Forth Road Bridge on 4th September 1964.
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Forth Road Bridge History
The Forth Road Bridge's history is inextricably linked to the rise of the car in the 1920s. Read more about the history of this long-span suspension bridge.
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Forth Road Bridge Construction Gallery
Follow the construction of this long-span suspension bridge in The Forth Road Bridge construction gallery.
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About the Forth Road Bridge
Read about the main features of the Forth Road Bridge: its side towers, main cables, anchorages, hanger ropes, expansion joints and more.
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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 Road Bridge Open Day Tours Fully Booked
Guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge being offered by BEAR Scotland as part of Doors Open Days are fully booked following a great response from the public.
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Road Bridges Update
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland South East Unit Bridges Manager, updates on the Forth Road Bridge.
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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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Tackling Roadworker Abuse
One in four roadworkers has suffered an impact on their mental wellbeing following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.
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Forth Road Bridge Closure to Vehicular Traffic
The A9000 Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 06:00 on Thursday 15 July until 06:00 on Sunday 18 July.
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Forth Road Bridge Northbound Carriageway Works Commence 4 April 2021
Work to replace the main expansion joints in the northbound carriageway of the Forth Road Bridge will commence on Sunday 4 April .
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New Video: Diverting M90 traffic via Forth Road Bridge
To allow the Forth Road Bridge to be used as a diversion route for M90 traffic, emergency crossovers need to be opened to link it to motorway on either side.
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