Queensferry Crossing
A three-tower cable-stayed road bridge across the Firth of Forth.
Project at a glance
| Location | Firth of Forth, near Edinburgh, Scotland |
|---|---|
| Owner / agency | Transport Scotland |
| Completed / opened | 2017 |
| Sector | Bridges |
| Length | 2.7 km |
| Towers | Three |
| Stay cabling | About 23,000 miles |
Construction technology used
- Three-tower cable-stayed deck supported by about 23,000 miles of stay cabling.
Key facts
- The tallest bridge in the UK.
- Opened in 2017.
Learn the engineering behind it
Sources
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Author: Indiacon. Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026. Educational summary; not an official project document.