The Tay Road Bridge just experienced winds of nearly 100mph
- Andrew Batchelor
- 6 hours ago
- 1 min read
The Tay Road Bridge has experienced some of its strongest gusts in recent years, with winds peaking at around 98mph overnight as Storm Amy swept across the region.
Bridge Control fully closed the crossing late on Friday evening after conditions became unsafe for all vehicles.
Earlier restrictions had already been in place for double-decker buses, high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists before the full shutdown was enforced once gusts exceeded 80mph.
The bridge’s official high-wind strategy, guided by Met Office data, sets clear thresholds for closures – 45mph for double-deckers, 60mph for all but cars and single-deckers, and 80mph for all traffic.
Once winds drop and remain below those levels for at least 30 minutes, a structural inspection is carried out before reopening.
By the early hours of Saturday morning, winds had eased significantly, falling to around 39mph by 6am, allowing the bridge to reopen to traffic following safety checks.
The Tay Road Bridge, which connects Dundee to Fife, is one of Scotland’s most exposed crossings and regularly faces strong crosswinds, but gusts approaching 100mph are among the highest recorded in recent years.
Motorists are advised to continue checking live bridge updates and follow official restriction advice as gusty conditions are expected to return later today.
