Bridges

You'll find more information on current status of bridges (closed or open) and forecasted bridge restrictions on Scotland's trunk roads below. 

Forecast valid from: 22nd of October 2026, 10:00am to: 23rd of October 2026, 11:00pm

Clackmannanshire Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 1:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 8:00pm

Cromarty Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:No forecasted bridge restrictions for this period.

Dornoch Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:22nd of October 2026, 10:00am

Approximate End:22nd of October 2026, 1:00pm

Erskine Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:No forecasted bridge restrictions for this period.

Forth Road Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Closed to Double Decker Buses

Frequent

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 12:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 9:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 3:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 6:00pm

Friarton Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Frequent

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 2:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 9:00pm

Kessock Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:No forecasted bridge restrictions for this period.

Kincardine Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 1:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 8:00pm

Queensferry Crossing

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 3:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 6:00pm

Skye Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:No forecasted bridge restrictions for this period.

Tay Road Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Closed to Double Decker Buses

Prolonged

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 2:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 9:00pm

Tyne Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:23rd of October 2026, 1:00pm

Approximate End:23rd of October 2026, 8:00pm