The Scottish Government's Forth Bridges Unit has taken over responsibility for the Forth Road Bridge (FRB).

The unit took control of the bridge from the Forth Estuary Transport Authority (FETA) on 1 June.

The group will be responsible for the operation, management and maintenance of the FRB.

The Forth Bridge Operating Contract was awarded to Amey Highways in November 2014 and includes responsibility for the Queensferry Crossing when complete in 2016.

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Transport Minister Derek Mackay visited the new unit on 3 June.

Mr Mackay said: "The Forth Bridges are a major part of the local landscape and in recognition of this the contract demands that as operators, Amey regularly consult and engage with local communities to keep them involved in issues regarding the Forth Road Bridge.

"We are 18 months ahead of the Queensferry Crossing opening and the Forth Bridges Unit taking on responsibility for the new crossing."

(LM)