Dundee Tay Road Bridge: Drivers urged to follow rules after HGV gets stuck in 60mph winds By Matteo Bell February 23 2022, 11:44am February 23 2022, 11:44am Share Tay Road Bridge: Drivers urged to follow rules after HGV gets stuck in 60mph winds Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3039741/tay-road-bridge-hgv-winds/ Copy Link The Tay Road Bridge is closed to some vehicles. Drivers using the Tay Road Bridge have been urged to follow restrictions after an HGV got stuck in winds of more than 60mph. The bridge was closed to all vehicles, except cars and single-decker buses, for several hours on Wednesday due to the strong gusts. Double-decker buses, lorries and motorbikes were unable to use the crossing while the pedestrian walkway was closed. HGV helped from bridge The bridge had to be closed completely southbound for a short time, at around 10.30am, after a curtain-sided HGV got stuck on the crossing. Bosses say it was at risk of being blown over and had to be helped from the bridge. A post on Twitter said: “Please follow our current cars and single-deck bus only restriction. “A curtain-sided HGV had to be helped from the bridge this morning because it was at risk of blowing over. These restrictions are for your safety.” It comes as thundersnow and strong gusts are predicted to affect parts of Perthshire and Fife from Wednesday into Thursday.
