Congestion suggestion

TRANSPORT bosses are considering fast-tracking a speed limit increase on the Queensferry Crossing to deal with congestion.

Liberal Democrat Alex Cole-Hamilton called for the Forth Road Bridge to be temporarily re-opened to help cope with the extra traffic and added: “Consideration is also being given to raising the limit from 40mph to 50mph as soon as the central reserve barrier installion is completed.”

The new bridge will eventually have a 70mph limit.