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Progress update shows progress in Queensferry Crossing construction Over a quarter of the bridge deck is now in place on the Queensferry Crossing with a year to go before opening.

Following the publication of the Travel Plan to address the necessary Forth Road Bridge closure last week, further enhancements will come into effect which will benefit local businesses and communities, Transport Minister Derek Mackay announced today.

Brown wants guaranteed level of access for Scottish services

Extra resilience for ferry link over winter

Regular service brought in following successful pilot

Every effort is being made to minimise disruption.The Forth Road Bridge (FRB) is to shut until the New Year for repairs following the discovery of defective steelwork.

A full closure of the bridge is being put into effect after midnight on Thursday December 3, 2015.

AWPR/B-T bridge will keep disruption to a minimumA new temporary bridge will be installed across the A96 this weekend between Dyce Drive roundabout and Kirkhill Forest to help keep traffic moving during Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie-Tipperty (AWPR/B-T) construction works.

Roads Project kick-starts ‘Road Safety Week’Scottish Roads Partnership (SRP), the company responsible for building the £500 million M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project is supporting national Road Safety Week (23 – 29 Nov) by launching a poster design competition for children in local primary schools.