Open
Restricted
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Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
Footpath/Cycleway Restrictions
- WEST FOOTPATH - CLOSED
Due to essential works the West footpath is currently closed. The East footpath/cycleway is open for cyclists and pedestrians.
Access Restrictions
News from the Forth Bridges
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.
HGV Opening Hours Extended on Forth Road Bridge
The phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles to the Forth Road Bridge is continuing. The hours during which HGVs can cross the bridge are being extended.
HGV Trial to Start on Forth Road Bridge
Limited night-time access to the Forth Road Bridge for HGVs to begin this week.
New Schematics Show Phase 2 Design
Schematics show the design of additional strengthening works being carried out on the Forth Road Bridge in order to allow HGVs back on the bridge.
Forth Road Bridge Given Green Light to Re-Open
The Forth Road Bridge will be open to vehicles except for HGVs from the morning of Wednesday 23 December 2015.
Proactive Road Improvement Work Taking Place During Bridge Closure
Amey is undertaking a proactive programme of improvement work during the Forth Road Bridge closure. Several schemes planned for 2016 have been accelerated.
Solution Design Work Now Complete
In the week since the Forth Road Bridge closed, Amey’s team of engineers have been working to develop a solution to a crack in one of the truss end links.
Forth Road Bridge Engineers Show True Grit
Engineers on the Forth Road Bridge have been using gritters to carry out a controlled test to check out structural behaviour on the bridge.