Forth Road Bridge

Limited night time access for HGVs to begin this week for FRB

Phased reintroduction of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to the Forth Road Bridge is due to begin tonight (Thursday 4 February) 

Structural monitoring installed at the truss end links of the structure show the bridge can now allow a limited number of HGVs to cross – up to around 600 northbound between 11 pm and 4 am nightly, starting February 4, 2016 subject to weather conditions.

Thursday 4 February 2016

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Enhanced Travel Plan Boost For Businesses Affected By Forth Road Bridge Closure

Following the publication of the Travel Plan to address the necessary Forth Road Bridge closure last week, further enhancements will come into effect which will benefit local businesses and communities, Transport Minister Derek Mackay announced today.

A dedicated Heavy Goods Vehicle/buses only corridor on the A985 will now be open to all light goods vehicles around the clock starting this Monday, with any restrictions lifted at weekends to provide full access to the A985 to all vehicles.

Friday 11 December 2015

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Forth Road Bridge - Alternative Travel Plans

If you are affected by the closure of the Forth Road Bridge, Traffic Scotland have provided an update on their website to help manage the disruption as best as possible.   Here you will find information and links about enhanced bus services, additional rail services between Inverkeithing and Edinburgh Haymarket, bus/ HGV prioritisation lane and road restrictions/diversions to help make the best use of available capacity.

For further details, please click here.

Monday 7 December 2015

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