Forth Road Bridge

Closure will allow Bear Scotland to carry out a variety of maintenance tasks on and around the Queensferry Crossing.

M90 closure on Monday night

People are being urged not to travel during the red weather alert. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Storm Eowyn transport update for Falkirk area

The Clackmannanshire Bridge has been closed. Pic: Gary Hutchison

Storm Eowyn update as Clackmannanshire Bridge closed

Overnight closures on the M90 will allow maintenance to be carried out on the Queensferry Crossing (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Motorists warned of overnight closures for Queensferry Crossing maintenance

Forming a key part of the Bridgewater Village, between the approaches to the Forth Road Bridge and Queensferry Crossing, the hub will create new amenities, car charging infrastructure and jobs.

Jobs boost from new hub

The new automated barriers deployed to the south of the Queensferry Crossing. (pic: BEAR Scotland)

Work on M90 automated barriers will lead to closures on these dates and times

The Forth Bridges exhibition at Transport Scotland’s Contact and Education Centre will be open to the public from 9am until 4.30pm tomorrow.

Forth Bridges Doors Open Day

Three times British Touring Car Champion Gordon Shedden led the parade in an 2024 Alpine A110; Jim’s cars from 1964 followed.

Toast to Jim Clark and Forth Road Bridge

A full trial of the new diversion process is scheduled to take place from midnight to 8am on the night of Saturday, April 21.

Crossing roadworks until April 21

Four nights of work, north and south of the Queensferry Crossing, will start on Monday to maximise the lifespan of new road studs.

Diversions as Crossing work continues

The new automated barriers deployed to the south of the Queensferry Crossing. (pic: BEAR Scotland)

Motorists face nine weeks of roadworks at Queensferry Crossing

Last year a new automated vehicle restraint barrier system was installed on either side of the Queensferry Crossing and a successful trial was completed in November.

Diversions on the M90

While additional works to streamline the process will be carried out in 2024, the trial earlier this month was deemed a success and the barriers will be in operation from now on.

Barriers are a first in the UK

The new automated barriers deployed to the south of the Queensferry Crossing. (pic: BEAR Scotland)

Queensferry Crossing: Automated barrier trial cuts time to implement diversion

Work will be taking place in October and November.

Queensferry Crossing: M90 traffic on to Forth Road Bridge for new barrier tests

Old guard’s house will be turned into a holiday apartment, while the former air raid shelter will become a children’s play feature in a bid to retain elements of the site’s historical significance.

Homes plan for former barracks

Work will be taking place in October and November.

Barrier work at Queensferry Crossing

Work will be taking place in October and November.

Barrier work at Queensferry Crossing

The Forth Road Bridge is taking part in Doors Open Day again this year. People can now apply to join a tour. Pic: Michael Gillen

Doors Open Day 2023: Applications open for minibus tours of Forth Road Bridge

The Forth Road Bridge is taking part in Doors Open Day again this year. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Doors Open Days: Forth Road Bridge to welcome visitors for guided minibus tours

Graphic showing the north barriers alternative position once work is completed.

Automated barrier system at Queensferry Crossing

ADL manufactured autonomous bus on Forth Road Bridge

ADL buses for 'driverless' route

Project was described as a once-in-a-generation engineering task.

Engineering feat over the Forth

All aboard - the first 'driverless' bus ran with passengers for the first time

First passengers experience ‘driverless bus’ journey across Forth Bridge

The garden in Bo'ness is turned into a winter wonderland

Bo'ness garden festive lights

Forth Road Bridge (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Forth Road Bridge: Free tours and chance to win trip to top of one of its towers

The Forth Road Bridge. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Forth Road Bridge viaduct resurfacing work

Kincardine Bridge,

Kincardine Bridge: Demolition of viaduct forms part of £16m road repairs

The bright orange octopus sitting on the rocks at Bo'ness harbour.

Stranded octopus saved by local woman and her dog

The bright orange octopus sitting on the rocks at Bo'ness harbour.

Stranded octopus saved by local woman and her dog

Picture Michael Gillen.

M90 traffic to be diverted over Forth Road Bridge in trial diversion this weeken...

Stock Pic by Lisa Ferguson of the Queensferry Crossing.

Queensferry Crossing wind shielding success

A trial diversion of traffic from the Queensferry Crossing onto the adjacent Forth Road Bridge is set for December.

Drivers are set to use Forth Road Bridge once more - here's why

Forth Road Bridge with Queensferry Crossing in the background. Picture Michael Gillen.

Forth bridges ready for winter

The Michael Sharpe Project team about to set off on their sponsored walk over the Forth Road Bridge last weekend.

Michael Sharpe: Family complete weekend fundraisers raising over £700

The Michael Sharpe Project aims to remove the stigma surrounding suicide, from left to right: Mark Baker, Sarah Pannu, Donna Gibson, and Steven Scotland.

Family set up new project in memory of son who took his own life

Queensferry Crossing (Pic Lisa Ferguson)

Column: Queensferry Crossing tailbacks, but no roadworks or breakdowns in sight

08-02-2021. Picture Michael Gillen. Forth Road Bridge with Queensferry Crossing in the background.

Forth Road Bridge to close for works

Photo by Gordon H Clark.

Photo of the week: Bridges from Bo'ness

Picture Michael Gillen

Forth Road Bridge closes for four days, traffic diversions revealed

Edinburgh-based artist Richard Duffy with Falkirk Made Friends members beside an old K6 phone box at Ladysmill Bridge, Falkirk which was made in Carron Ironworks. Pictured with the phone box are Bill Paterson, FMF member; John, a fellow FMF member; artist, Richard Duffy; Duncan Comrie, FMF secretary; and Robert Bissett, FMF chairman. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Phone boxes receive makeover to form part of new Iron Trail

It is not the first time that the £1 billion bridge, which opened in 2017, has been shut by officials this winter.

Queensferry Crossing reopens fully after falling ice risk prompted closure

The Ferrymuir Gait development site in South Queensferry, with great views of the Forth bridges.

Row over access road to new South Queensferry development

The Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions from 10pm on Saturday

The Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge will be closed from 10pm tonight

George Barnett has decorated his home and garden with an array of Christmas decorations and lights. Photo by Michael Gillen.

Bo’ness man’s Christmas garden spreads festive cheer

The Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions from 10pm on Saturday

The Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge will be closed on Saturday night

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