Forth Road Bridge opened

The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in eastern Scotland, spanning the Firth of Forth between Edinburgh, at South Queensferry, and Fife, at North Queensferry. Opened in 1964, it was one of the world’s most significant long-span suspension bridges at the time. Initially built to accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, structural issues led to its closure to vehicular traffic in 2017, with the adjacent Queensferry Crossing taking over this role. The Forth Road Bridge now serves primarily as a public transport, cycling, and pedestrian route, remaining a vital and iconic piece of Scottish infrastructure and a notable landmark, with its towers reaching a height of 156 meters above high water and a main span measuring 1,006 meters.