Locals have nicknamed the Queensferry Crossing “Kevin”, and here’s why

By Blair Dingwall

September 1 2017, 6:03pm

Locals living next to the Queensferry Crossing have already given the new structure a nickname.

The bridge is being called Kevin by many residents in South Queensferry in reference to Scottish comedian, Kevin Bridges.

Sun rises on the Queensferry Crossing this morning.

In 2013 Queensferry Crossing was picked from a shortlist of five potential titles

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Though there was a lot of support for naming the bridge after the Glaswegian comic, his moniker did not feature on the list.

Kevin Bridges performs at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

However the title Kevin has apparently stuck with locals as the 1.7-mile road, which cost £1.35 billion to construct, opened to the public this week.

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The Queensferry Crossing closed to traffic on Friday to allow for the Queensferry Crossing Experience, which will see 50,000 people walk across it throughout the weekend.

Its official opening by the Queen will be held on Monday and on Tuesday there will be a community day.

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