Chris Waite

Manages media and communications for @SETrunkRoads. Views are my own.

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

The public ballot for Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing is now live on the CHAS website at https://t.co/ZNmQ1E9vGS

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

The first ever @DoorsOpenDays at the Queensferry Crossing is under way today.

We're really enjoying sharing our passion for maintaining this awesome bridge.

@TheForthBridges education centre in Queensferry is open - come along to enter a charity raffle for 10 tower top trips.

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

⚡ It's a Long Way to the Shop (If You Want a Bacon Roll)...

So #planahead and expect increased traffic around @MurrayfieldStad on Thursday 21 August when @acdc come to town for the final gig in their #poweruptour.

👉https://t.co/kmlqrAacrm
@trafficscotland

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

Video shows Forth Road Bridge deck moving in #StormEowyn high winds, as it is designed to do.

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

BEAR Scotland celebrated the Forth Road Bridge’s 60th anniversary today with two bagpipers serenading the famous bridge from the top of its 156-metre main tower.

View the video here:
https://t.co/QmmbqIqBvG

@VisitScotland @transcotland @trafficscotland @HistEnvScot

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

Applications are now being taken for free guided tours of the Forth Road Bridge deck and anchorage, to be taken on 28 September as part of Doors Open Days.

A charity prize draw for a trip to the top of the Queensferry Crossing will also be held.

More:
https://t.co/RWsXiamLKZ

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

An enhanced diversion system for the Queensferry Crossing has been successfully trialled, significantly reducing the time it takes to reroute traffic on the #M90 over the Forth Road Bridge.

Full story:
https://t.co/k0McI93jLI

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

A new automated barrier system to allow #M90 traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge more quickly if the Queensferry Crossing needs to be closed has been successfully trialled, dramatically reducing the time it takes to open the route.
More: https://t.co/uFsgEAsppv

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

This drone video shows a new temporary bridge in operation alongside the Kincardine Bridge. This is keeping the #A985 open to bridge users while contractor @balfourbeatty replaces the southern piled viaduct.
Find out more about this major project here: https://t.co/hvkqyAu7jW

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

A new automated barrier system to allow #M90 traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge more quickly if the Queensferry Crossing needs to be closed has been successfully trialled, dramatically reducing the time it takes to open the route.
More:
https://t.co/uFsgEArRzX

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

Sat 23 Sept is #DoorsOpenDays at the Forth Road Bridge.

Bridge tours are fully booked but spare seats due to no-shows will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

All who attend can enter charity prize draw for trip to top of Queensferry Crossing, in aid of @alzscot

[Alastair Dalton @AlastairDalton]

Doors Open Day festival: Behind the scenes of Scotland’s transport heritage from Forth Road Bridge to Queen Mary steamer @TheScotsman @DoorsOpenDays https://t.co/MFtn7X2Vx5

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FORTH ROAD BRIDGE TOURS

The tours will take place on Saturday 23 September as part of Doors Open Days.

Details here:
https://t.co/STOgHQJQbU

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

An automated barrier system is to be installed on the #M90 on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing, to allow traffic to be diverted via FRB more quickly if required.

Construction begins 19 June, with hard shoulder and lane closures until 15 Sept.

More:
https://t.co/JdlybLM986

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

This photo from Westwater Bridge on the #A702 shows what was involved in today's concrete pour to reinforce its scour-damaged foundations.

Approximately 35 cubic metres of concrete was poured from road level down to the foundations 10 metres below.

[BEAR Scotland @BEAR_Scotland]

Over the last 12 months BEAR Scotland has donated almost £50k to good causes throughout Scotland, exceeding the total for 2021 by over 25%.

Full story:
https://t.co/hfqpvMj8Mp

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

Fog on the Forth this morning

[Rich Dyson Photography @RichDysonPhoto]

You have to be in the right place at the right time! The mist hangs over a tower of the Forth Road Bridge as the silhouette of two trees comes into view.

@forthroadbridge @kasefiltersuk @thinkTANKphoto

#forthroadbridge #mist #photography #scotland #edinburgh #weather

[BEAR Scotland @BEAR_Scotland]

We at BEAR were saddened to hear of the passing of Doddie Weir. We support the @MNDoddie5 Foundation, sponsored the #C2C24 Challenge in 2021 and have a gritter named after the great man himself. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.

[BEAR SE Trunk Roads @SETrunkRoads]

The Forth Bridges looking spectacular in the low November sunlight