Second Forth Road Crossing Will Be an 'Economic and Environmental Disaster' Transport: Bridge Transport: Bridge Politicians Condemn Plans for New Bridge As Report Finds Current Crossing Could Be Repaired

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THE Scottish government's GBP1.6 billion plan for a new road bridge across the Firth of Forth will bring traffic "gridlock" to Edinburgh, triggering an economic and environmental disaster.

That is the dire warning being sounded this weekend by the City of Edinburgh Council, which is run by a coalition of LibDem and SNP councillors. They have all backed a report from officials that condemns a new bridge, and are meeting with ministers to express their concerns in October.

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Second Forth Road Crossing Will Be an 'Economic and Environmental Disaster' Transport: Bridge Transport: Bridge Politicians Condemn Plans for New Bridge As Report Finds Current Crossing Could Be Repaired

The SNP government has given the go-ahead in principal to a new crossing, and is currently awaiting the results of a consultation by Transport Scotland on whether it should be a bridge or a tunnel. Because it is cheaper, a...

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