Latest news
Forth Replacement Crossing central tower foundations complete
The central tower foundations for new Forth Crossing have been completed, Transport Scotland announced today.
Dehumidifiers slow Forth Road Bridge cable corrosion
Corrosion of the Forth Road Bridge’s main suspension cables has significantly slowed down following the installation of a dehumidification system, according to an official report published this week.
Forth Road bridge junction complete
A new £25.6M upgraded road junction supporting the new Forth Replacement Crossing (FRC) will open on 1 February.
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GE Awards open for entries
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Forth Replacement Crossing caissons arrive on site
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Transport Scotland says no Scottish firms bid for FRC steel contract
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Forth Road Bridge maintenance to be privatised
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Scotland to spend £9bn on infrastructure over four years
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Forth Replacement Crossing works set to begin
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Forth Replacement Crossing construction to begin
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More cut price bidding on Forth Replacement Crossing after £20M knocked off junction upgrade job
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Early capital borrowing plans announced
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Grontmij revenue up by 47%
Contracts news
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Cleveland Bridge wins Forth Replacement Crossing contract
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Chinese and European firms snap-up new Forth crossing steel contracts
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Aecom/URS Scott Wilson joint venture wins Forth Replacement job
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Graham Construction lands £12.9M Forth Replacement Crossing contract
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Second Forth Bridge traffic management contract awarded
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Forth Replacement Crossing contracts signed
Features
Forth Replacement Crossing: Sinking support
Construction of seabed foundations for a third crossing of the Forth Estuary has just started, close to the iconic road and rail bridges. David Hayward reports.
The Forth dimension
The new £2.3bn Forth bridge is a major project in every sense, including its site investigation. With more than 6.7km of new road, three contractors are carrying out three phases of testing before the final design is complete. Gemma Goldfingle reports from Edinburgh.
covering the construction of the new bridge over the Firth of Forth in Scotland, as well as associated approach roads and viaducts
- Relevant links:
- Transport Scotland website
- Forth Estuary Transport Authority
Declan Lynch
declan.lynch@emap.com
020 7728 4546
Major Project Report
Scotland's major transport projects: The Edinburgh Tram and Forth Crossing
NCE’s Scottish special continues with a look at major transport schemes around the region, as two of the most high profile projects - the Edinburgh Tram and the Forth Replacement Crossing - reached key stages this month. Jessica Rowson reports.









