Forth Crossing – Main Structure
Work on the
new bridge deck continues to make steady progress. The bridge deck is
being constructed in sections which are then pushed out over the piers.
The deck has now reached the half-way point at the location of the
central navigation span. Of the 26 deck spans, 13 have now been
constructed and the fourteenth is currently under construction.
Bowtrees Interchange
The
new interchange is progressing well at Bowtrees which will take the
M876 / A876 over the A905 road. The new bridge deck is currently under
construction, as is the new A905 carriageway below the bridge. The
completion of the A905 road will allow the temporary traffic diversion
to the west of the new bridge to be removed.
Construction of the
M876 / A876 slip roads is progressing well. These slip roads will be
used to divert traffic off the existing roads, allowing the earthworks
to be completed on either side of the new bridge.
A977 North Tie-in at Kilbagie / Gartarry
The
A977 carriageway tie-ins were successfully completed during the weekend
of 17–20th August 2007, despite the poor weather conditions. Due to the
proximity of these works to the existing Gartarry roundabout, and in
order to minimise disruption to the public, traffic management was
undertaken using a convoy system with assistance from Central Scotland
Police.
