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Forth Replacement Crossing Study Additional Reports
Document Name Summary Version Status Original Publication Date Last Updated
Information leaflet- update An information leaflet listing key milestones that have been achieved on the project since the announcement in December 2007 that the Forth Replacement Crossing will be a multi-modal cable stayed bridge.     April 2008  
Environmental surveys and ground investigations An information leaflet for landowners.     March 2008  
Media briefing sheet Background information.     Dec 2007  
Public Information Exhibitions – Feedback Report This report gives details of the feedback responses received at the Public Information Exhibitions along with how the responses were collated and analysed.     Nov 2007  
Comparison Paper on International Bridges and Tunnels This paper highlights similarities and differences of comparable bridge and tunnel designs from around the world with those proposed as part of the Forth Replacement Crossing Study.     Nov 2007  
Information to Inform the Appropriate Assessment (Dec 2007) Content list and Chapters 1 to 4

Chapters 5 to 9 and Appendices A to D

This report reflects the outcome of the strategic Appropriate Assessment completed to address the requirements of the Habitats Directive.        
Immersed Tube Tunnel Report and Appendix (June 2007)
Chapters 1 to 5

Appendix A

The paper expands on the pros and cons surrounding any immersed-tube tunnel at corridor C.        
Information Note on Wind shielding This note gives further more detailed information about the types of windshielding available and examples of where windshielding is in use on other bridges.     July 2007  
Information Note on HGV restrictions This note uses Transport Model for Scotland (TMfS) to illustrate the likely diversion routes associated with closure of the Forth Road Bridge to HGV’s in 2013.     July 2007  
Information Note on Weekend Delays This note reports on the levels of queuing measured at weekends during contraflow operations during the summer of 2007.     June 2007  
Forth Replacement Crossing Study - technical reports (Nos. 1 - 5) and environmental report
Document Name Summary Version Status Original Publication Date Last Updated
 No. 5 - Final Report   A report drawing together the key findings from each package.        
 No.5 - Final Report - Non-technical summary  A non technical summary of the Final Report, summarising the findings of all the work undertaken during the course of the study is also available.        
 No. 4 - Appraisal of options  Assess the FRC options using the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG)        
 No. 3 - Generate options for potential replacement crossing  Identify options which will address and give solutions to the problems previously identified        
 No. 2 - Determining network performance  Identify the level of performance we should expect from the network. Identify any problems        
 No. 1 - Assessment of transport network  Assessment of existing and forecasted future conditions of the transport network within the corridors of Forth Road and Rail Bridges        
 Environmental report   The Scottish Government has undertaken a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Forth Replacement Crossing Study, the findings of which are presented in this Environmental Report. This is in accordance with EC Directive 2001/42/EC and regulation 16(2) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 (2005 asp 15).

The Environmental Report will inform the progress of the Forth Replacement Crossing Study, promote sustainable development and increase public involvement in environmental decision making.

       
Table of Forth Replacement Crossing project documents.
Document Name Summary Version Status Original Publication Date Last Updated
 Engaging with communities: Construction  Document outlining how the public and stakeholders can get information and provide feedback on the Forth Replacement Crossing.      September 2011  
 FRC Final Local Area Paramics Modelling Audit Report  A report presenting the findings of the Traffic and Transport Advisor and Auditor's (TTAA's) review of the development of the local area models used to assess the local traffic, economic, operational and environmental impacts of the FRC.      May 2011  
 South Queensferry Cutting Rev 2  A technical report assessing potential groundwater effects resulting from the proposed South Queensferry cutting      February 2011  
 South Queensferry Cutting Report  Appendix A, B & C Drawings      February 2011  
 Public Transport Strategy  Public Transport Strategy prepared in support of the Forth Replacement Crossing.      July 2010  
 Queensferry Junction: Technical Assessment Summary Report  A summary of the technical assessment work to inform and confirm the decision to reposition Queensferry Junction to the west of South Queensferry.      May 2010  
  Sustainability Appraisal & Carbon Management Report   A report setting out defined objectives and sustainable design measures with the aim of delivering a more sustainable scheme.      November 2009  
 Health Impact Assessment
 A report presenting an appraisal of the possible health effects of the proposed scheme.      November 2009  
  Design Manual for Roads & Bridges Stage 3 Engineering Report   Engineering description and assessment of the scheme.      November 2009  
  Consultation & Engagement Report   A report documenting the consultation and engagement activities which were undertaken during the development of the scheme.      November 2009  
 Public Information Exhibitions - Feedback and Outcomes Report - Appendix to the June 2009 Report  This Appendix to the June 2009 report provides responses to the issues raised which were not covered by the responses to the common or repeated points of feedback in the June 2009 report.      November 2009  
  Update August 2009

Update August 2009 high-definition version (6.94 MB)

 August 2009 edition of the Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.      August 2009  
 Forth Replacement Crossing: Guidance on the Parliamentary Process, Compulsory Purchase Process and Compensation  This guide provides information and advice about the statutory procedures that the Scottish Ministers and Transport Scotland propose to follow for the compulsory purchase process.       July 2009  
 Public information exhibitions - feedback and outcomes report  This report documents the feedback received at public exhibition events held in January 2009, explains how this has been, or is being, taken into account and describes the outcomes of the consultation.     June 2009  
  Update April 2009

Update April 2009high-definition version (4.41 MB)

 April 2009 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.      April 2009  
Update January 2009 high definition version (5 MB) January 2009 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.      January 2009  
Sustainable Development Policy The Forth Replacement Crossing’s Sustainable Development policy has been developed to harmonise with five key principles that underpin Scotland’s National sustainable development policy.     January 2009  
Update December 2008 December 2008 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.     December 2008  
Engaging With Communities Document outlining how the public and stakeholders can get information and provide feedback on the Forth Replacement Crossing.     September 2008  
Update September 2008

Update September 2008 high-definition version (1.22 MB)

September 2008 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.     September 2008  
Update July 2008 high-definition version (770 kb) July 2008 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.     July 2008  
Update April 2008

Update April 2008 high-definition version (571 kb)

April 2008 edition of Forth Replacement Crossing newsletter.     April 2008  
Environmental surveys and ground investigations-information for landowners Information leaflet about environmental surveys and ground investigations for the Forth Replacement Crossing.     March 2008  
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