Britain’s Queen Elizabeth will visit the Forth Road Bridge in Queensferry, Scotland today (04.07.14) – 50 years after she opened it.
The 88-year-old monarch, along with her husband Prince Philip, will unveil a plaque at the landmark which will pay tribute to the hard work of the workers who have maintained the bridge over the last five decades.
The plaque will be located near the Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) offices.
FETA’s Lesley Hinds told The Edinburgh Reporter newspaper: "It was a young HM The Queen who opened the Forth Road Bridge 50 years ago, so FETA is honoured to welcome Her Majesty back to help mark the Bridge’s 50thbirthday.
"Many people have dedicated their entire lives to maintaining and operating the Forth Road Bridge – keeping a vital part of Scotland’s infrastructure network in good shape – and I can think of no better way to commemorate the time and effort they have given over the years."
In addition to unveiling the plaque, Queen Elizabeth will meet six of FETA’s longest-serving workers and be presented with flowers by young Charlotte Waite, aged eight.
Queen Elizabeth to visit Forth Road Bridge
