Forth Road Bridge closures: EIR release

“information relating to any closures of the Forth Road Bridge between 15-16. November 2015. We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information:

1. If the bridge closed at any point between 15-16. November 2015.

2. If so, when was the bridge closed and for how long?

3. What were the reasons for the bridge needing to be closed at this time?

4. If due to winds, what information was based on including the strength of the winds recorded?

5. What guidelines are in place making the decision as to whether or not to close  the bridge?”

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Published Date 23 Nov 2018 Subject