Forth Field

The author discusses some of the current challenges being faced by Scotland's new Upper Forth Crossing, being constructed to relieve congestion on the Kincardine Bridge, which is about 30 km upstream from the Forth Road Bridge. A viaduct over the river is a key part of construction, and salt marshes which serve as nesting areas for migrating birds along the river's side are a key constraint. Bridge launching, ground conditions, and other issues are also discussed.

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• Authors:
  • Russell, Helena
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: pp 26-28
• Serial:
  • Bridge Design & Engineering
  • Volume: 47
  • Publisher: Hemming Information Services
  • ISSN: 1359-7493
  • Serial URL: http://www.bridgeweb.com/Default.aspx

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Birds; Bridges; Construction; Traffic congestion; Viaducts
• Identifier Terms: Upper Forth Crossing (Scotland)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ground; Launching (Construction); Salt marshes
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01053887
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 20 2007 9:56AM