Written Question · S3W-30822 · Session 3
What revisions have been made to the proposed Forth Replacement Crossing project as a result of consultations.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what revisions have been made to the proposed Forth Replacement Crossing project as a result of consultations.
The answer
The main features of the scheme which have been shaped and amended through consultation include:
the inclusion of north and southbound public transport slip roads onto the A90 at South Queensferry were added to the design to give access to and from the Forth Road Bridge and the A90;
the location of the South Queensferry Junction, which was moved further west to connect directly to the A904 at the western edge of South Queensferry;
the elevation of South Queensferry Junction which was lowered to the same level as the existing A904 with the main carriageway passing below to reduce visual impacts;
the elevation of the embankment which was lowered on the main carriageway to the South of South Queensferry;
revision of the Ferrytoll Junction and realignment of the B981 from North Queensferry, and
repositioning proposed site compound facilities at South Queensferry to the west of the southern bridge approach road.
A summary of consultation and engagement undertaken on the project is provided in paragraphs 165 “ 224 of the Policy Memorandum to the Forth Crossing Bill.
the inclusion of north and southbound public transport slip roads onto the A90 at South Queensferry were added to the design to give access to and from the Forth Road Bridge and the A90;
the location of the South Queensferry Junction, which was moved further west to connect directly to the A904 at the western edge of South Queensferry;
the elevation of South Queensferry Junction which was lowered to the same level as the existing A904 with the main carriageway passing below to reduce visual impacts;
the elevation of the embankment which was lowered on the main carriageway to the South of South Queensferry;
revision of the Ferrytoll Junction and realignment of the B981 from North Queensferry, and
repositioning proposed site compound facilities at South Queensferry to the west of the southern bridge approach road.
A summary of consultation and engagement undertaken on the project is provided in paragraphs 165 “ 224 of the Policy Memorandum to the Forth Crossing Bill.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-30822 by reference.