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The first few guests to a extremely anticipated new bridge crossing in Scotland had been capable of stroll throughout it for the primary time this yr.

Destiny Bridge, in Perth has been below development for 10 years and while it’s but to open to the general public, a choose few members of the general public have been capable of stroll alongside and test it out.

The bridge, which stands over the River Tay, is a part of the £150 million Cross Tay Link Road and is because of open subsequent yr.

The 3.7-mile route connects the A9 Perth to Inverness highway with the A93 Blairgowrie and the A94 to Coupar Angus.

The bridge provides unparalleled views of the Perth countryside and features a inexperienced bridge to Highfield woods for walkers, cyclists and wildlife which can also be near completion.

Perth and Kinross Council chief Grant Laing believes that the Destiny Bridge encapsulates every little thing that’s nice in regards to the space.

He mentioned: “We’ve got this incredible modern construction here.

“And yet there are people fishing on either side of the bridge, as they have done for hundreds of years.

The only problem might be people slowing down to take in the views.”

Mr Laing additionally believes that the mission will show to be cash nicely spent in growing the world’s infrastructure.

He added:“It is all part of the jigsaw that will open up more economic development for the whole of Perth and Kinross,” he mentioned.

“And it sends a statement that we are a local authority that is willing to invest in infrastructure.

“If you don’t take bold steps, like we have done here, you’ll still be sitting in the same place in 10 or 20 years’ time. And that is not what we want for Perth and Kinross.”

The Scottish authorities contributed £40 million to the mission with First Minister John Swinney not too long ago visiting because the mission comes near completion.

Mr Swinney believes that the mission marks a “huge step forward for the city of Perth.”

He mentioned: “Having seen the project at the different stages, and seen some of the challenges the team have had to overcome, this is a remarkable feat of engineering and a huge credit to everyone involved.”