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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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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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Naming the Queensferry Crossing
Find out how naming the Queensferry Crossing was put to a public vote.
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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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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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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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The Grand Opening of the Forth Bridge
The grand opening of the Forth Bridge was marked in 1890 by HRH Prince of Wales securing the final rivet. Find out 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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Queensferry Crossing Wind Shielding Success
The Queensferry Crossing has remained open in high winds on more than 100 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge is likely to have closed to some or all traffic.
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The Royal Opening of the Forth Bridge
On a windy Tuesday 4th March 1890, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived by train at Forth Bridge station for the opening ceremony of the Forth Bridge.
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Going Forth Down Under
Ever since the Forth Bridge was completed and then opened in 1890, its iconic power has been such that it has cropped up in all sorts of unexpected places.
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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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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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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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FRB Main Expansion Joint Replacement: Weekend Closure to Vehicular Traffic
The A9000 Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 06:00 on Friday 7 May until 06:00 on Monday 10 May.
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