Compare the Bridges

View our annotated scale drawings side-by-side to compare three pinnacles of engineering; the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge & the Queensferry Crossing.

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Forth Bridges Ready for Winter with Major Works Complete

Major works on both the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing have been completed on schedule, in advance of the winter season.

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Forth Road Bridge Northbound Carriageway Works Commence 4 April 2021

Work to replace the main expansion joints in the northbound carriageway of the Forth Road Bridge will commence on Sunday 4 April .

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Forth Road Bridge Main Expansion Joints: Southbound Carriageway Works Complete

The Forth Road Bridge will be free of long-term roadworks for the remainder of this winter, with work to replace the main expansion joints now complete.

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Communications Group

The Communications subgroup of the Forth Bridges Forum.

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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.

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Forth Bridge Writer-in-Residence completes her year

Barbara Henderson finishes her year in residence with a second book, Made From Girders.

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Queensferry Crossing Automated Barriers Testing and Commissioning

Overnight carriageway closures 31 October and 1 November 2023 Overnight diversion via Forth Road Bridge 4 November 2023

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Forth Bridges Trail

The Forth Bridges Trail is a lovely circular walk taking in the iconic Forth Bridges and the historic local communities of North and South Queensferry.

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The Harbour Trail Stop

The Harbour is a stop on the Forth Bridges Trail. Visit to enjoy the water, wildlife and urban beaches - and imagine how it was as a bustling commercial centre.

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Cruise Visitors

Queensferry is just 15 minutes from Edinburgh but feels like an east coast fishing village. Visit to discover life in a historic Scottish community.

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Deep Sea World Aquarium

Come face to face with the sharks and walk Europe's longest underwater tunnel at Deep Sea World Aquarium in North Queensferry.

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Walks in South Queensferry

There are lots of nice walks in South Queensferry, from short strolls to big adventures. Expect community gardens, views over the Forth and historic estates.

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Edinburgh

Visit Edinburgh to discover a vibrant city which effortlessly combines the old & the new. It can largely be covered on foot & offers a range of attractions.

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Forth Bridge Restoration

The restoration of the Forth Bridge - an enormous task - was completed in 2011. Find out what was involved.

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