New Queensferry Crossing
Dec 29, 2016 17:12:36 #
Thought I would capture the final construction stages of the new Queensferry Crossing.
This is from the Scottish Govenrment web site:
"The Queensferry Crossing is due to open in May 2017. The stunning, globally unique bridge forms the centerpiece of a major upgrade to the important cross-Forth transport corridor in the east of Scotland, representing a total Scottish Government investment of £1.325 to £1.35bn (at 2016 prices). The 1.7 miles (2.7km) structure will be the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world and also by far the largest to feature cables which cross mid-span. This innovative design provides extra strength and stiffness, allowing the towers and the deck to be more slender and elegant."
There have been 700 "safety incidents" with just one fatality during the construction so far. A total of 73 workers died during the construction of the Forth Rail Bridge, which opened in 1890, while seven workers died during the construction of the Forth Road Bridge, which opened in 1964.
The New Crossing should have opened in December 2016 but they lost about 6 months due to bad weather.
Once it is complete and the site security is removed it is certain to become an attraction for photographers.
This is from the Scottish Govenrment web site:
"The Queensferry Crossing is due to open in May 2017. The stunning, globally unique bridge forms the centerpiece of a major upgrade to the important cross-Forth transport corridor in the east of Scotland, representing a total Scottish Government investment of £1.325 to £1.35bn (at 2016 prices). The 1.7 miles (2.7km) structure will be the longest three-tower, cable-stayed bridge in the world and also by far the largest to feature cables which cross mid-span. This innovative design provides extra strength and stiffness, allowing the towers and the deck to be more slender and elegant."
There have been 700 "safety incidents" with just one fatality during the construction so far. A total of 73 workers died during the construction of the Forth Rail Bridge, which opened in 1890, while seven workers died during the construction of the Forth Road Bridge, which opened in 1964.
The New Crossing should have opened in December 2016 but they lost about 6 months due to bad weather.
Once it is complete and the site security is removed it is certain to become an attraction for photographers.
Dec 29, 2016 17:29:38 #
Dec 29, 2016 17:32:42 #
Very good captures David, we were very impressed with the structure when we saw it in the summer. Thank you very much for the information. 
Dec 29, 2016 17:46:50 #
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Dec 29, 2016 18:51:18 #
davids999 wrote:
Thought I would capture the final construction sta... (show quote)
I like your second pic most David.
Dec 30, 2016 03:13:38 #
Nice shots of what is going to become an instant landmark when it is open. Brings to mind Boston's Zakim Bridge that made a spectacular change in the skyline.
Dec 30, 2016 05:36:12 #
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Dec 30, 2016 08:50:01 #
Cape Codder
Loc: Cape Cod
FrJack, I was thinking the same thing about comparing with Boston's Zakim bridge. Love shots of Zakim when watching news on Boston Channel as well as wondering how to get a shot of the Zakim when traversing it by car.
David, thanks for sharing these interesting shots. I really liked the second one. Maybe someday I will get to see this in real life!
David, thanks for sharing these interesting shots. I really liked the second one. Maybe someday I will get to see this in real life!
Dec 30, 2016 09:29:59 #
Dec 30, 2016 10:18:31 #
Sails in the wind. Beautiful bridge. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Dec 30, 2016 12:10:00 #
Dec 30, 2016 13:39:47 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
That is going to be one good looking bridge.
Nice shots.
Nice shots.
Hello BassmanBruce
I agree. Thank you very much for looking and for commenting, always appreciated.
david
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