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West Footpath / Cycletrack is closed due to Maintenance Access works. Public should use the East Footpath / Cycletrack
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Due to on going maintenance works there is a lane 2 closure in both directions.
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Six Ways to Enjoy Visiting the Forth Bridges
Connecting Fife with Edinburgh, across the River Forth are three remarkable bridges spanning three centuries. Check out our six ways to enjoy visiting!
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Cautious Optimism for Queensferry Crossing Ice Mitigation
Queensferry Crossing engineers are optimistic at the results of recent tests of methods to mitigate against ice accreting on the bridge’s cables and towers.
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Revised Planning Application for Forth Bridge Experience
Network Rail has submitted a planning application for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.
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Revised Proposals for Forth Bridge Experience - Update
In August 2021, Network Rail submitted a pre-application notice for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.
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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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The Forth Bridges Welcome a Very Special Visitor
On Saturday 6th November, the USA’s Secretary for the Interior, Deb Haaland, put time aside in her busy schedule to visit the Forth Bridges.
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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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Revised proposals for Forth Bridge Experience
Network Rail has submitted a pre-application notice for revised proposals to install a bridge walk and visitor hub at the iconic Forth Bridge.
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News from the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group
An update from Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Chair of the Forth Bridge World Heritage Management Group (FBWHMG), including examples of "Forth Bridgery".
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Forth Bridges Merchandise
A range of Forth Bridges branded merchandise is now available from local outlets.
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Twin Telescope on the Viewing Platform
Transport Scotland are currently working to install a twin telescope on the viewing platform located near the Contact & Education Centre at South Queensferry.
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Tackling Roadworker Abuse
One in four roadworkers has suffered an impact on their mental wellbeing following verbal or physical abuse from the public, according to new figures.
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Forth Bridge Experience Update 2021
Network Rail is now working closely with Transport Scotland to agree on the next steps for the Forth Bridge Experience project. Find out more...
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Iconic Forth Road Bridge Enters the Digital Era
Historic town of South Queensferry to join Openreach’s gigabit network as engineers bridge the digital divide.
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£7.5m Renovation of Forth Bridge Approach Span Gets Underway
Network Rail’s £7.5m project to refurbish and repaint the North Queensferry approach span to the world famous Forth Bridge is now underway.
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