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: 11th of March 2026, 4:00pm to: 12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Clackmannanshire Bridge

Current Status:High winds

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles & 30 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 2:00am

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Cromarty Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Occasional

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 9:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Dornoch Bridge

Current Status:High winds

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Occasional

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 9:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Erskine Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Frequent

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 7:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Forth Road Bridge

Current Status:Closed to double decker buses

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Forecast:Closed to Double Decker Buses

Frequent

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 10:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Occasional

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 2:00am

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Friarton Bridge

Current Status:High winds

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Occasional

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 12:00am

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 7:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Kessock Bridge

Current Status:High winds

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Occasional

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 9:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 9:00pm

Kincardine Bridge

Current Status:High winds

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles & 30 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 2:00am

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Queensferry Crossing

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:12th of March 2026, 2:00am

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 10:00am

Skye Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Frequent

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 4:00pm

Tay Road Bridge

Current Status:Open to cars only

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Closed to Double Decker Buses

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 9:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00am

Tyne Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 12:00pm

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles & 30 mph speed limit implemented

Frequent

Approximate Start:11th of March 2026, 11:00pm

Approximate End:12th of March 2026, 11:00am