Open
Restricted
Open
Queensferry Crossing
Open
Forth Road Bridge
Restricted
Footpaths and cycleway
- Both Directions
Due to essential maintenance the West Footpath is closed except at weekends.
High Winds
- Both Directions
High winds and speed restriction in place for permitted vehicles
Access Restrictions
News and Blogs from the Forth Bridges
Tourism Update
A Forth Bridges tourism update from Karen Stewart, Forth Bridges Area Tourism Strategy Manager.
Forth Bridge Experience Update
Following the submission of a planning application for the Forth Bridge Experience to City of Edinburgh Council in January 2022 a decision is expected June 2022
Road Bridges Update
Chris Tracey, BEAR Scotland South East Unit Bridges Manager, updates on the Forth Road Bridge.
M90 Camera System to be Introduced
Drivers advised M90 speed camera system is to be active from Monday 23 May.
Queensferry Crossing Wind Shielding Success
The Queensferry Crossing has remained open in high winds on more than 100 occasions when the Forth Road Bridge is likely to have closed to some or all traffic.
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!
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.
The Royal Opening of the Forth Bridge
On a windy Tuesday 4th March 1890, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales arrived by train at Forth Bridge station for the opening ceremony of the Forth Bridge.