October 13th, 2007 by
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MOTORISTS are facing the most disruptive roadworks in the Forth Road Bridge’s 43-year history after bridge chiefs were forced to order major repairs.
Traffic on the bridge will be restricted to a single lane in each direction for up to two months, so that worn-out joints can be replaced, at a cost of around 10 million. The work is expected to be carried out in three years - by which time the new Kincardine Bridge will be open - in order to minimise disruption.
The announcement of the work comes after bridge chiefs warned the crossing would be subjected to increasing disruption as its age means more repairs are needed.
Motoring groups warned the move could “paralyse” a large part of the region’s road network.
The prospect of major work to the bridge sparked renewed calls for the Scottish Executive to commit to starting work as a matter of urgency on a new Forth crossing.
Until now, Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) has been able to limit roadworks to weekends and nights, avoiding disruption for commuters.
However, the latest work is too big to do without closing each lane for weeks on end.
To read this story in full, pick up a copy of the Evening News
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May 13th, 2007 by
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MOTORISTS are facing the most disruptive roadworks in the Forth Road Bridge’s 43-year history after bridge chiefs were forced to order major repairs.
Traffic on the bridge will be restricted to a single lane in each direction for up to two months, so that worn-out joints can be replaced, at a cost of around 10 million. The work is expected to be carried out in three years - by which time the new Kincardine Bridge will be open - in order to minimise disruption.
The announcement of the work comes after bridge chiefs warned the crossing would be subjected to increasing disruption as its age means more repairs are needed.
Motoring groups warned the move could “paralyse” a large part of the region’s road network.
The prospect of major work to the bridge sparked renewed calls for the Scottish Executive to commit to starting work as a matter of urgency on a new Forth crossing.
Until now, Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) has been able to limit roadworks to weekends and nights, avoiding disruption for commuters.
However, the latest work is too big to do without closing each lane for weeks on end.
To read this story in full, pick up a copy of the Evening News
Related topic
- http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=654
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January 31st, 2007 by
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MOTORISTS are facing the most disruptive roadworks in the Forth Road Bridge’s 43-year history after bridge chiefs were forced to order major repairs.
Traffic on the bridge will be restricted to a single lane in each direction for up to two months, so that worn-out joints can be replaced, at a cost of around 10 million. The work is expected to be carried out in three years - by which time the new Kincardine Bridge will be open - in order to minimise disruption.
The announcement of the work comes after bridge chiefs warned the crossing would be subjected to increasing disruption as its age means more repairs are needed.
Motoring groups warned the move could “paralyse” a large part of the region’s road network.
The prospect of major work to the bridge sparked renewed calls for the Scottish Executive to commit to starting work as a matter of urgency on a new Forth crossing.
Until now, Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) has been able to limit roadworks to weekends and nights, avoiding disruption for commuters.
However, the latest work is too big to do without closing each lane for weeks on end.
To read this story in full, pick up a copy of the Evening News
Related topic
- http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=654
http://news.scotsman.com/topics.cfm?tid=654
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