Open
Restricted
Open
Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
High Winds Restriction
- Both directions
Caution High Winds and Speed Restriction
WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED (Open at Weekends)
- Forth Road Bridge
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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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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On the Move with Traffic Scotland
Journey planning is getting even easier for Scotland’s road users with the launch of a new Traffic Scotland mobile website today.
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Advice on Coronavirus from Transport Scotland
The Scottish Government, Welsh Government, Northern Ireland Executive, and the UK Government have today jointly published an Action Plan.
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Fully Electric Gritter Joins Forth Bridges Winter Fleet
A state-of-the-art fully electric gritter will join the fleet of vehicles that will help keep Scotland moving this winter.
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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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Cookie Policy
Cookies policy and settings for the Forth Bridges website.
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Forth Bridges Creative Trail
Saturday 31st May & Sunday 1st June. Experience the vibrant creativity of artists & makers, showcasing local talent set against the stunning Forth Bridges.
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UNESCO World Heritage Explained
A World Heritage Site is a place listed by UNESCO for being of such special cultural or physical significance that it has ‘Outstanding Universal Value’.
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Spring in Scotland: The Forth Bridges
The Forth Bridges are the perfect base for spring activities in on both sides of the Firth of Forth.
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Doors Open Day
Applications are now open for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.
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Your View Raises over £55K for Barnardo’s Scotland
Barnardo’s Scotland welcomed over 900 brave participants to ascend to the top of the Forth Bridge and enjoy uninterrupted views 361ft in the air!
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Bridge Warnings as Storm Éowyn Approaches
BEAR Scotland is warning road users to expect closures and restrictions on major bridges in South East Scotland during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
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Queensferry Crossing Doors Open Day 2025
Public ballot for free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland.
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Doors Open Day 2025 - Ballot is Open
The public ballot for BEAR Scotland's Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. Details on BEAR's website.
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