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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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- West Footpath
Open to buses, taxis, and motorcycles up to 125cc. East footpath open to cyclists and pedestrians. West footpath closed for essential maintenance.
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Dunfermline
Visit Dunfermline for a wonderful vibe from the new and the old, with historic buildings, gardens, a museum and library and a thriving arts and culture scene.
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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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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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Queensferry “Name the Gritter” Winner
As the winter weather gets into full swing, the local winners of Transport Scotland’s “Name the Gritter” competition are being announced.
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Forth Road Bridge to Fully Reopen 11pm Saturday
The Forth Road Bridge is to fully reopen tomorrow (Saturday 20 February) at 11pm. HGVs to have 24-hour access.
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Forth Road Bridge Ready to Reopen to HGVs
The Forth Road Bridge is ready to reopen to heavy goods vehicles at 23:00 tonight after complex repair works were completed last night,
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70 mph for Queensferry Crossing
From Tuesday 19 December the Queensferry Crossing will have a speed limit of 70 mph.
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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence with new book "Rivet Boy"
Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Henderson, with her new book "Rivet Boy" - telling the story of one boy’s role in the building of the Forth Bridge
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Access Restrictions
Find out about access restrictions on the Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge.
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South Road Network
Information about the south road network, including speed limits, use of hard shoulders, public transport corridor and cycle lanes.
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Vehicles Requiring Permission
Guidance for agricultural vehicles and abnormal loads.
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Credits
Credits and acknowledgements for the Forth Bridges website.
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Battery Road Car Park Trail Stop
Battery Road Car Park is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to explore North Queensferry and the Forth Bridges.
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Itinerary | Icons of Engineering
The Forth Bridges are surrounded by fascinating spots for engineering enthusiasts. There’s The Falkirk Wheel, Royal Yacht Britannia, The Secret Bunker & more.
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