Dear Editor, During a recent trip to Scotland I was disappointed at the attempt to cross the Forth Road Bridge over a weekend at the beginning of September. Road works closed two lanes on the bridge and the traffic approaching the bridge itself was choatic in it's extreme. I was travelling from the Linlithgow area and spent two hours to move the distance of one mile. The problem in this direction was caused by vehicles being driven up the slip road to South Queensferry but actually wanting to cross over to the slip road back down to the bridge tolls. Had the traffic police been in attendance the traffic would have flowed more freely.

Name and address withheld

Dear Editor, Since local councils introduced fortnightly pick up of rubbish, there has been a lack of responsibility for residents worrying about infestation of vermon. There was a good reason for weekly pick up and this was to keep streets and various areas free from this problem. Let's hope that sense overrules folly and the weekly collection of rubbish is re-introduced.

Name and address withheld

Dear Editor, The problem of the Forth Road Bridge repairs and life span is gathering momentum. The Scottish Executive (Government) appear to be in a quandry about what should replace the bridge, if anything can, and how would repairs to the structure be effective. There are arguments for a replacement bridge or a tunnel under the River Forth. You recently published a letter from a reader suggesting that ferry services are re-introduced I personally think this would be the best option and the least disruptive to the communities living in the areas the proposed new crossing would be built.

Mrs Litster, North Queensferry, Fife

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