HC Deb 19 October 1989 vol 158 c243W
Sir Nicholas Fairbairn

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the cost of the three metal and concrete signs recently erected on the A90 between Inverkeithing and the Forth road bridge; and what is their purpose.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The tender price for the three A90 Gantry structures was £144,856, and that for providing and installing the equipment within the gantries was £260,427.

The purpose of the gantries when fitted with signalling equipment will be to control, divert or stop traffic approaching the bridge when the bridge is closed for any reason, lane closures are in operation (for accidents, maintenance or breakdowns) or special vehicles are being escorted across the bridge. This is part of a complete signalling system expected to be operational early in the new year.