Increase in Wire Breaks to be Investigated

A special inspection of the Forth Road Bridge main cable has been commissioned after an increase in wire breaks was detected by bridge authority FETA.

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Freedom of Information Website Now Available

A Freedom of Information website has been set up by Transport Scotland and Amey in response to over 30 requests since the closure of the Forth Road Bridge.

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Gantry Installed to Support Forth Bridge Repairs

A temporary gantry has been installed at the Forth Bridge to allow engineers to safely access the structure’s southern suspended span.

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Go Forth – Learn & Be Inspired

This pioneering use of cutting-edge technologies by leading Scottish heritage institutions aims to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.

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Interactive Map to Explore The Bridges

Use our handy interactive map to find things to see and do, places to eat, drink and stay, and other points of local interest.

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Intelligent Transport System (ITS)

Information about the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) which incorporates lane controls, variable speed limits and bus lane controls.

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Forth Bridges Live Traffic Information

Find out how to get live traffic information on and around the Forth Bridges plus a link to live traffic webcams.

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Innoflate Playpark

Innoflate children’s play park is an indoor inflatable activity centre, perfect for when wet weather looms.

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Round the Inner Forth Cycle Route and Bike Bus

Explore the Inner Forth on this new 70 mile circular route. Make it a two day adventure or cycle a section and book the free Bike Bus for the return journey.

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Lego Inspiration

The Forth Bridge has inspired lots of people to go into engineering. One local engineer has taken it a step further by recreating this structure out of Lego.

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M90 Camera System to be Introduced

Drivers advised M90 speed camera system is to be active from Monday 23 May.

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Twin Telescope on the Viewing Platform

Transport Scotland are currently working to install a twin telescope on the viewing platform located near the Contact & Education Centre at South Queensferry.

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Queensferry Crossing Delivering Initial Benefits

New data shows improved reliability of travel on M90 corridor.

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Forth Bridge included in unique UK UNESCO Sites on new illustrated map

Discover the Forth Bridge & 57 other UNESCO sites in the UK and crown dependencies on a new illustrated map. Download from the UK National Commission for UNESCO

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First Driver of Passenger Train

As we celebrate International Women's Day, did you know that the driver of the first passenger train across the Forth Bridge was a woman?

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