Working on behalf of Transport Scotland, Bear Scotland is responsible for the Forth Road Bridge as part of its contract with Transport Scotland to manage and maintain trunk roads in South East Scotland.

The Forth Road Bridge, which opened in 1964, is one of Scotland’s most iconic structures, a suspension bridge with a 1006m main span and equal side spans of 408m carrying a dual lane carriageway and two active travel routes over the Firth of Forth between Fife & West Lothian. 

The main suspension cables are 600mm in diameter and the angle of the main cable varies along its length. The works include the specialist provision of all temporary, proprietary and permanent works required to enable internal inspections of selected areas of the main cables. 

CEO Henry Beaver said: “We are excited to announce that we’ve secured a major new project on the iconic Forth Road Bridge, This is a huge step forward for Beaver Bridges Ltd, and we’re proud to be entrusted with the opportunity to work on such a significant and historic structure.

“Our very experienced team is ready to apply our expertise in bridge engineering to deliver innovative solutions that will enhance the Forth Road Bridge’s future.

“This project is just the beginning, and we look forward to expanding our presence in the Major Bridges sector with many more ground-breaking projects to come.”