‘Queensferry Crossing’, the new £1.35 billion road bridge, Britain’s tallest bridge, opened for traffic on 30th August. The first Minister Nicola Sturgeon turned on the lights (that no one knew were coming) then led a procession of vintage and modern vehicles on to the new Queensferry Crossing. Sightseers added to the usual rush hour, causing mayhem to the surrounding roads, and very long delays to commuters. The first breakdown on the new bridge happened at 7am, when a lorry stopped, mostly on the hard shoulder (which was cordoned off with traffic cones) but sticking out in to traffic It was closed again on 1st September to get ready for the 50,000 plus people who will walk across the bridge over the following 2 days. There will be an official opening of the bridge by H.M. Queen Elizabeth, on Monday 4th September, exactly 53 years after opening the ‘old’ Forth Road Bridge and further walks by school children and other groups going half way, on the 5th.
The 1.7mile crossing has a projected life span of 120 years but could last longer.
By the 7th everything should have settled down and this bridge will be open to all traffic while the Forth Road Bridge (old one) is closed for upgrading. When the Forth Raod Bridge reopens, this will be used for public vehicles (buses, coaches, taxis) pedestrians, cyclists and motor cycles below 125 CC. The Queensferry Crossing (new road bridge) will be classed a motorway and will not allow Learner drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or motor cycles below 125cc.
The 1.7mile crossing has a projected life span of 120 years but could last longer.
By the 7th everything should have settled down and this bridge will be open to all traffic while the Forth Road Bridge (old one) is closed for upgrading. When the Forth Raod Bridge reopens, this will be used for public vehicles (buses, coaches, taxis) pedestrians, cyclists and motor cycles below 125 CC. The Queensferry Crossing (new road bridge) will be classed a motorway and will not allow Learner drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or motor cycles below 125cc.
Have you seen the exhibition by the Harbour depicting the history of the building of the Queensferry Crossing in wonderful colour images? Well worth a look! Likewise the steps beside the Boathouse Restaurant!