Queensferry Crossing could host more walks
More local people living near the Queensferry Crossing may get the chance to walk over the bridge, The Scotsman has learned.
There were 226,000 applications for the 50,000 walk tickets for 2-3 September, half from locals.
Transport Scotland declined to give details but said: “Consideration is being given to what further can be done to accommodate local communities and we expect announcements on this will follow around the start of August.”
This could involve more walks before the bridge opens to traffic on 30 August.
The Scottish Government agency said fewer than one in ten successful applicants had not taken up their tickets.
Nearly 5,000 tickets were redistributed among other applicants, compared to up an expected 20,000.