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Due to ongoing Maintenance the WEST footpath/cycleway is closed, except at weekends.

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Queensferry Crossing: History

Home | About the Forth Bridges | Queensferry Crossing | Queensferry Crossing History

The Story of the Queensferry Crossing

How did the Queensferry Crossing come to take its place alongside the famous landmarks of the Forth Bridge and the Forth Road Bridge?

Follow the links in this section to discover the history of the Queensferry Crossing; the origins, procurement and construction of the bridge, and some of the key people who helped to build it.

Qc Cross Stays

Origin & Early Development

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Procurement & Construction

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Project Newsletters

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Construction Blog

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Meet the Team

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Naming the Bridge

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