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: 16th of February 2026, 4:00pm to: 17th of February 2026, 11:00pm

Clackmannanshire Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 11:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Cromarty Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Dornoch Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 5:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Forecast:Closed to High Sided Vehicles

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 10:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 1:00am

Erskine Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Occasional

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 11:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 3:00am

Forth Road Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 10:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Friarton Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Occasional

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 6:00pm

Approximate End:16th of February 2026, 9:00pm

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Frequent

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 9:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 5:00am

Kessock Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Prolonged

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 2:00am

Kincardine Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Occasional

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 11:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Queensferry Crossing

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:No forecasted bridge restrictions for this period.

Skye Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Caution High Winds

Occasional

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 11:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 3:00am

Tay Road Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:Closed to Double Decker Buses

Brief spells possible

Approximate Start:17th of February 2026, 1:00am

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 4:00am

Tyne Bridge

Current Status:Open

Met Office Forecasted Bridge Restrictions

Forecast:40 mph speed limit implemented

Prolonged

Approximate Start:16th of February 2026, 8:00pm

Approximate End:17th of February 2026, 7:00am