The Queensferry Crossing photographed in November 2017
2017

Second Forth Road Bridge opened

The Second Forth Road Bridge, officially known as the Queensferry Crossing, was opened on September 4, 2017. It is a cable-stayed bridge located in Scotland, near the existing Forth Road Bridge and the Forth Bridge. The Queensferry Crossing was built to alleviate traffic congestion on the older Forth Road Bridge and improve transportation links between Edinburgh and Fife. It stands as a modern engineering marvel, with a distinctive design and significant contributions to improving connectivity in the region.

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