Open
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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
Footpath/Cycleway Restrictions
- East Footpath Open
Due to essential maintenance the WEST Footpath/Cycleway is CLOSED, please use the EAST Footpath/Cycleway. Both Footpaths/Cycleways open at Weekends * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tues 06/05/25 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway CLOSED, WEST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN Wed 07/05/25 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN as normal Thurs 8/5/2025 till Fri 16/5/2025 - EAST Footpath/Cycleway CLOSED, WEST Footpath/Cycleway OPEN
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News and Blogs from the Forth Bridges
Update on Efforts to Reopen the Queensferry Crossing
The Queensferry Crossing will reopen today, with bridge operators confident that the risk of ice and snow accumulating and falling from the cables has passed.
Queensferry Crossing Closed
The Queensferry Crossing is closed to all traffic until further notice, as a safety precaution due to a risk of ice and snow falling from the cables.
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.
Queensferry Crossing Artwork Unveiled
An ode to the Queensferry Crossing by Scotland’s national poet has been set in bronze in a specially commissioned work.
Queensferry Crossing Proving its Worth
Modern wind barriers across the Queensferry Crossing have kept it open on 34 occasions when its predecessor would have been closed to high-sided vehicles.
Free Kids Engineering Activities
Fantastic Forth future engineers is for those seeking a fun, interesting and challenging visit during the school summer holidays.
A Futuristic Approach to Safety Work Wear
In its quest for zero harm, Amey is trialling an innovative robotic exosuit which aims to reduce the risks posed by manual handling tasks.
Forth Bridges Tourism Strategy Launched
A plan to boost visitor numbers to the three bridges which span the Firth of Forth has been launched today by Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
