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Queensferry Crossing
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Forth Road Bridge
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West Footpath / Cycletrack Closed.
- West Footpath / Cycletrack
West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
Roadworks
- Both Directions
Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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See & Do
Find out what to see & do near the Forth Bridges. You'll find history, culture, incredible views and good old-fashioned Scottish Hospitality.
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North Queensferry
Visit North Queensferry to discover a little village with a big history plus the world’s smallest working light tower.
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Southern approach viaduct on the move
Watch impressive timelapse video of the launch of the Queensferry Crossing south viaduct plus interviews with those involved.
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Getting a Sheerleg-up from Taklift 6
Read about Taklift 6, the enormous sheerleg marine crane, operating back and forward from the Rosyth dockyard out to the Queensferry Crossing towers.
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FRAME the bridge
Take a selfie with the Queensferry Crossing for the People's Bridge Mosaic.
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Forth Road Bridge Facts & Figures
Key facts & figures about the Forth Road Bridge.
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The Forth Bridge Builders
Find out about the designer, engineer and contractor who were key in the building of the iconic Forth Bridge in Scotland.
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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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Forth Bridge Growth & Milestones
The Forth Bridge is an important part of Scottish built heritage today. Find out about its growth & milestones.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
In 2015, the Forth Bridge was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee.
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