1964day.year
Scotland's Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh officially opens.
The Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh, Scotland, officially opened in 1964, becoming one of the world's longest suspension bridges.
The Forth Road Bridge was inaugurated on September 4, 1964, linking Edinburgh to Fife across the Firth of Forth. At the time, it was the longest suspension bridge outside the United States, stretching over 2.5 kilometers. Designed by engineers Sir Alexander Gibb & Partners and built by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering, the bridge resolved long-standing transport challenges north of the Forth. Its elegant towers and sweeping cables symbolized post-war British engineering prowess. The new route significantly reduced travel time and spurred economic growth in eastern Scotland. Today, the bridge remains an iconic landmark and vital transport artery.
1964
Forth Road Bridge
Edinburgh