Mix-up leads to bridge jams

Published on Tuesday 11 October 2011 13:26

SCORES of motorists were caught up in huge traffic jams on the Forth Road Bridge at the weekend after the FETA mobile website, phone line and text messaging service provided wrong information.

Drivers were informed that there were only short delays on the bridge. However, essential works meant the southbound carriageway was closed, leading to delays of almost two hours.

Chief engineer and bridgemaster Barry Colford apologised for the technical hitch.

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Wee dug

Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 11:42 PM

"NEARLY 2,000 bolts which help hold up the Forth Road Bridge may have to be replaced after several were found to have cracked nuts". Aye and we know who these cracked nuts are. They are organising the simple wee job of laying tram lines.

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