Transport Scotland is hosting a meeting for businesses in the area to provide information on the project and how they can become involved in bidding for contracts. The event is at the Queensferry Hotel in North Queensferry on Friday the 28th of January, starting at 8.30am. Only registered delegates will be admitted, so please register your interest on their webpage.
Various news agencies including the Press Association and The Scotsman report that the Forth Replacement Crossing bill has gained Royal Assent, and comes into effect as of the 21st of January. The bill, passed by parliament in December now officially becomes law and allows work on the project to begin.