News that a structural failing will see one of the busiest parts of Scotland’s roads infrastructure close, at one of the busiest times of the year, has predictably infuriated social media.
The first thing the SNP did when elected to Holyrood was to rush through the replacement crossing bill. #FRB
— Norman Work (@CllrNormanWork) December 4, 2015
Wow – #FRB closed until New Year… A return of the ferries to Queensferry?!
— TomP (@ArchHist) December 4, 2015
Loving the #Forthroadbridge gags, keep 'em coming. Scottish humour in the face of adversity 🙂
— Lindsay Bruce (@RogueCoder250) December 4, 2015
Incredible news about #forthroadbridge just can't get over it #hahahahaha
— Elaine Malcolmson (@emalcolmson) December 4, 2015
What are the odds the alternative travel plans are, leave earlier or if you don't need to travel then don't. #Forthroadbridge
— Kevin Harmon (@kharmon67) December 4, 2015
https://twitter.com/logicsrock/status/672747635942563840
1/3 Decision to close the Forth Road Bridge for repair is unavoidable & has not been taken lightly…https://t.co/LlII9rTtxc
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) December 4, 2015
Should you need me, I'm available to ferry folks across the Forth today #forthroadbridge (good luck, folks x) pic.twitter.com/tkDTmAv7if
— Rob Burdock (@RobAroundBooks) December 4, 2015