Forth Road Bridge: Restrictions in place due to high winds

Traffic Scotland is warning drivers to be cautious on the Forth Road Bridge as high winds sweep the region.

By Rachel Mackie

Published 16th Nov 2020, 06:52 BST

Updated 16th Nov 2020, 06:52 BST

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The bridge, on the A9000 put these warnings in place from 6.07am on Monday morning with an unknown duration.

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There are no weathers warnings by the Met Office for the east coast today, but winds of up to 33mph are expected throughout the morning.

Tuesday will see a yellow weather warning in place for the west coast of Scotland, with heavy rain predicted.

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