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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Revised Planning Application for Forth Bridge Experience

Network Rail has submitted a planning application for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.

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£7.5m Renovation of Forth Bridge Approach Span Gets Underway

Network Rail’s £7.5m project to refurbish and repaint the North Queensferry approach span to the world famous Forth Bridge is now underway.

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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 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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Lego Forth Bridge Idea Achieves 10,000 Supporters

The Forth Bridge could become Scotland's first official Lego model, after an idea submitted to the Lego website attracted the required number of supporters.

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Vital Renovation Works for Forth Bridge Approaches

Network Rail has begun work on a £7.5m project to refurbish and repaint the North Queensferry approach span to the world famous Forth Bridge.

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Transport Scotland & Amey Forth Bridges Family Day

Transport Scotland and Amey are to host a family day at the Forth Road Bridge on Wednesday 19 October 2016, from 11am to 4pm.

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Forth Road Bridge Repairs Win Saltire Civil Engineering Award

Amey’s Forth Road Bridge team have added another award to the trophy cabinet after being presented with the Greatest Contribution to Scotland Award.

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Forth Bridges Area Tourism Group

The Forth Bridges Area Tourism Group was established in Sept 2019 to work with partners to deliver the Forth Bridges Area Tourism Strategy & delivery plan.

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The Bridge: Fifty Years Across The Forth

Another chance to see the BBC documentary produced for the 50th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge. First shown 2014. Available on iplayer until 15/9/2025.

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A Train Ride Across The Forth Bridge

A true bucket list experience, you're never too old to be thrilled by an epic train ride across the Forth Bridge!

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What's On By The Forth Bridges This Autumn?

Your essential guide to what's on this autumn by the Forth Bridges in North and South Queensferry

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Forth Bridge 135th Anniversary

Details of the events to mark the 135th anniversary of The Forth Bridge.

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Abseil the Forth Bridge for Charity

Abseil the Forth Bridge in September to raise funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland.

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