The Forth Replacement Crossing Study is part of a strategic review of Scotland’s transport requirements from 2012 onwards and has been brought forward as a result of findings relating to the condition of the existing Forth Road Bridge.

In spite of constant maintenance through its lifetime, the Forth Road Bridge (pictured) bridge is showing signs of deterioration as a result of increased traffic and the influence of weather and climate over its 40 years of service.  Some 66,000 vehicles use the bridge to cross the Firth of Forth every day. 

Transport Scotland’s study into the future transport needs of the Forth has concluded that a replacement crossing is required to maintain this crucial link for the economies of Fife, Edinburgh and the East coast of Scotland. 

On 19 December 2007 Ministers announced their choice for a cable stayed bridge, see Scottish Government news release. To access the studies and reports produced see Studies and Reports and to access images see Downloads.

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