Scottish Government must confirm Forth Bridge safety

15/10/07

Margaret Smith MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to provide confirmation that the Forth Road Bridge is safe to use in its current state.

Serious concerns have been raised about the bridge’s fitness for use following the release of a Transport Scotland report on its condition, and the Edinburgh West MSP has now tabled a parliamentary question asking the Government for assurances that the problems highlighted in the report do not mean the bridge is unfit for purpose.

Commenting, Ms Smith said: ”A number of local residents have raised concerns about the safety of the Forth Road Bridge following the Transport Scotland report and it is vital that the bridge’s condition is closely monitored and that the public are not kept in the dark.

“I trust that the Scottish Government will investigate this issue thoroughly and respond swiftly to my question in light of the seriousness of this issue.”