Opening date for new bridge is confirmed

The opening date for the new Queensferry Crossing has been confirmed as 30th August.

After its official opening to traffic, the £1.35bn bridge will then close temporarily to give the public a chance to walk over it on 2nd and 3rd September.

There are 50,000 spaces for the Queensferry Crossing Experience, which will be allocated by a ballot.

The bridge was originally due to open in December, however, the completion date was delayed twice due to “adverse weather conditions”.