Traffic congestion as a result of the Tay Road Bridge. closure on Friday Tay Road Bridge. Image: James Simpson/DC Thomson
Tay Road Bridge has been closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.
Gusty winds from Storm Eowyn have been causing disruption across Dundee and Fife, and the road link between the two has been restricted throughout Friday morning.
Earlier in the day the crossing was closed to double-decker buses and a 30mph speed limit was in place.
The central walkway was also shut.
Now it has been completely closed to all vehicles and pedestrians after wind speeds exceeded safety levels.
As a result, traffic approaching the bridge in Dundee is at a standstill.
A sign on the A991, parallel to Dock Street next to Slessor Gardens, informing the public of the bridge closure. Image: Andrew Robson/DC Thomson Date; 24/01/2025
A post on X by Traffic Scotland at 10.37am said: “High winds – BRIDGE CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC and CENTRAL WALKWAY CLOSED.”
An update post added: “Winds are currently in the high 90s with one reading recorded at 102.2 mph.
“Please keep safe, only travel if necessary.”
Tay Road Bridge’s policy is to close the crossing when wind speeds exceed 80mph.
Here is our guide to the rules on wind closures for both the Tay and Queensferry crossings.
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Tay Road Bridge shut to all vehicles and pedestrians as wind speed reaches 102mph
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