Forth Road Bridge

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

Queensferry Crossing closed during rush hour due to falling ice from the cables as snow causes chaos on Friday morning. Dec 4 2020

The Queensferry Crossing reopens after safety concerns forced closure

Martin Letham will walk from Bantaskine to the Forth Road Bridge on October 31 for Strathcarron Hospice in memory of his grandad, Chic. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Man plans six-hour Forth Road Bridge walk to support hospice

Explorer Scouts on their Forth Bridge walk

Explorers bridge meeting gap

Forth Road Bridge will be closed to traffic tomorrow and Wednesday, May 6 to allow roadworks to take place

Forth Road Bridge will be closed to traffic tomorrow

Very slow moving traffic on the M876 near junction 3 heading to Kincardine. Pic: Michael Gillen

Queensferry Crossing closed for another morning commute

Queensferry Crossing from south.

Queensferry Crossing wind barriers make a difference

David Cameron, Diane Brown, Marie Munday, Debbie Ryan and Ryan Williamson with the Guardian of the Bridges. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Mythical bridge guardian revealed

John Anderson, from South Queensferry, is running 5km a day for 50 days to raise money for QCCC.

John gets his 5 a day

The Forth Road Bridge will re-open to cars tomorrow after a 19-day closure. Picture: Scott Louden

Forth Road Bridge to re-open tomorrow

The bridge will not re-open until January 2016

Hello from the Forth Road Bridge

An inquiry into the Forth Bridge closure will take place early next year. Pic by Scott Louden.

Inquiry into Forth Bridge closure

The new Queensferry Crossing is on schedule. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

New bridge project is on schedule