Road

This report contains the findings of a consultation to ascertain views on the temporary closure of the Erskine Bridge footpaths and cycletracks.

The proposed scheme will retain the existing Forth Road Bridge as a public transport corridor for use by buses, taxis and other specified users and for continued use by pedestrians and cyclists. The new bridge (referred to as the Main Crossing) will be used by all other traffic including private cars and heavy goods vehicles.

The Forth Replacement Crossing project will provide a replacement crossing of the Firth of Forth to the west of the Forth Road Bridge to carry general road traffic.

This policy statement sets out the approach the Promoter, the Scottish Ministers, intends to adopt to mitigate noise and vibration from the operation of the Forth Replacement Crossing which is proposed to be authorised by the Forth Crossing Bill.

Engineering description and assessment of the Forth Replacement Crossing scheme.

This Appendix to the June 2009 report provides responses to the issues raised which were not covered by the responses to the common or repeated points of feedback in the June 2009 report.

A report documenting the consultation and engagement activities which were undertaken during the development of the scheme.

A report presenting an appraisal of the possible health effects of the proposed scheme.

A summary of the Environmental Statement.

Since its publication in December 2006, significant progress has been made in taking forward the Trunk Road Disability Equality Scheme and Action Plan (DES&AP). Transport Scotland has extended the remit of the original Working Group as the Roads for All Forum to provide ongoing involvement in the implementation of the Action Plan and has appointed consultants to assist with taking forward the actions.