Forth Bridge Facts & Figures

Find out some key facts & figures about the Forth Bridge: a marvel of Victorian engineering which opened in 1890.

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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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The 135th Anniversary of the Forth Bridge

A feat of engineering blending functionality and artistry, the Forth Bridge celebrates 135 years in March 2025,

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M90 Diversion Trial Via Forth Road Bridge

M90 diversion via Forth Road Bridge on night of Saturday 11 December 2021.

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Forth Bridge in World's First UNESCO Trail

The world’s first ever UNESCO trail, bringing together some of Scotland’s most iconic sites including the Forth Bridge, has been launched.

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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.

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Queensferry Crossing – a Bridge to Economic Resilience

The Queensferry Crossing will welcome its first traffic on Wednesday morning (30 August), marking the culmination of a momentous journey.

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Queensferry Crossing to Reopen Overnight

Lane closures on the Queensferry Crossing will be lifted overnight on Monday 4 December into Tuesday 5 December.

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Fast Lane for Sustainable Cross-Forth Travel

Passengers, cyclists and pedestrians are to benefit from a dedicated corridor alongside the Queensferry Crossing.

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Disused Tunnel at Forth Road Bridge Made Safe

Amey solution in disused tunnel at Forth Road Bridge maximises safety while minimising the impact on the community.

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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.

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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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Expansion Joint Replacement Set to Begin

Work on site to replace the main expansion joints on the Forth Road Bridge will commence on Monday 12 November.

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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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Fantastic Forth Future Engineers Summer Programme

The Contact and Education Centre is hosting a range of fun engineering related activities for young people and families between 2 July and 11 August 2018.

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