Forth bridge anchors may have to be replaced after corrosion fears

From: The Scotsman | Date: February 24, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

HUGE concrete blocks which anchor the Forth Road Bridge's main cables may have to be replaced in the latest multi-million-pound headache for those in charge of the beleaguered crossing.

Officials have confirmed that four new underground anchors could be required if cables encased in the concrete blocks cannot be checked for corrosion.

The problem is the latest in a growing list to beset the 42-year- old crossing, from which lorries may have to be banned in 2013 if damage to the main cables is not arrested.

The Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) is already spending millions on ...

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