Forth Replacement Crossing project, Scotland
Name of the Project
Forth Replacement Crossing project.
Location
Scotland.
Client
Transport Scotland.
Project Description
The project comprises the new Queensferry Crossing, the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world and 22 km of major motorway upgrades to the cross-Forth transport corridor.
The new Queensferry Crossing bridge will be 2.7 km long, including approach viaducts.
The bridge deck will carry two general lanes of traffic in each direction and hard shoulders to ensure that breakdowns, other incidents and any maintenance works do not result in the severe congestion that is currently experienced on the Forth Road bridge.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
£1.3-billion.
Duration
Construction teams mobilised in 2011 and work on the project was completed in August this year.
Latest Developments
The bridge was officially opened on September 7.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Jacobs Arup Joint Venture (development and management of the project).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Transport Scotland, tel +44 141 272 7100 or email info@transport.gov.scot.
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