Weight Limits

Weight restriction  

There are some 726 bridges located throughout West Lothian. Of these, 5 currently have weight restrictions in place.

The restrictions aim to:

  • reduce danger to pedestrians and other road users
  • prevent further damage to the structure

Procedures for Implementation 

  • Restrictions are subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and the associated procedures.
  • Regulatory signs are erected on site to give effect to the TRO and to assist the police in carrying out its enforcement but they need to be backed up by advisory signing giving early warnings to drivers that a particular route is restricted.

Current Weight Restrictions in West Lothian

 Bridge Name  Route/Street  Signed Restriction (Tonnes)  Grid Ref
 Howden Bridge  B7015  3 T  M.G.W  NT 061 672
 Skolie Burn Bridge  Loganlea Road, Addiewell  17 T M.G.W  NS 987 624
 Haggs Bridge

 Long Dalmahoy Road, Rural Kirknewton

 7.5 T  M.G.W  NT 131 674
 Gavieside Bridge  B7015  7.5 T  M.G.W  NT 030 658
 Livingston Bridge  Main Street, Livingston Village  3 T  M.G.W  NT 038 668


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M.G.W - Maximum Gross Weight