Contractor sought for £115m phase of £3bn project to dual A9
TRANSPORT Scotland has commenced the procurement for the £115 million contract for the next phase of the £3 billion A9 dualling programme.
The contract will...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland return to tackle critical industry issues
ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland are set to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector when the co-located events return to...
Essential rail improvements to see engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ over festive period
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas and New Year to deliver essential work across Scotland's railway.
Between December 24 and January 2, a new...
Moray Council approves £1.7m spend on roads and footbridges
MORAY Council has approved a £250,000 investment in flood risk management and £1.7 million spend on roads and footbridges.
The approval means that maintenance will...
Contractors on Aberdeenshire bridge build hailed for ‘massive feat of engineering’
THE new Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge on Royal Deeside has been officially opened by King Charles.
Moxon and Arcadis designed the bridge, with Wills Bros Group...
Transport Scotland reaffirms commitment to £3 billion A96 dualling project
SCOTTISH ministers have given the go-ahead for completing of the statutory procedures for the project to dual the A96 from Inverness to Nairn.
The work...
Part of West Highland Railway Line to undergo £15m upgrade
PART of the West Highland Railway Line is to close for nine days as Network Rail begins a £15 million upgrade on a key...
Work complete on £500,000 project to strengthen historic Paisley railway bridge
PAISLEY Gilmour Street station's B-listed railway bridge has had its lifespan extended by another 25 years following completion of a two-month project.
The single span...
Restoration of bridge connecting Scotland and England receives major award
A project to restore the Union Chain Bridge, which connects Scotland and England, has been recognised by some of the world's leading engineering organisations.
A...
Glasgow expo shows innovation is on the right road
THE latest innovations to benefit road and transport projects were highlighted at the recent Road Expo Scotland event at Glasgow’s SEC.
Over 85 exhibitors were...
Progress continues on £116m Levenmouth rail project
SIGNIFICANT work to repair and refurbish a number of bridges has been completed on the £116 million Levenmouth rail link, Network Rail has announced.
The...
Aberdeenshire bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £3m project
A £3 million project is underway to demolish and reconstruct a railway bridge on Craigo Road in Marykirk.
Network Rail engineers are currently installing temporary...
Highland Council seeks contractor for Dava Bridge repair project
THE Highland Council is speaking to interested contractors ahead of a repair project to the Dava Bridge.
The crossing on the A939 was struck by...
Newton Mearns active travel project set for ‘innovative’ Dutch-style design
NEWLAY Civil Engineering Ltd has commenced work on the second phase of active travel improvements to Ayr Road in Newton Mearns.
East Renfrewshire Council said...
Balfour Beatty appoints new MD of UK Highways business
BALFOUR Beatty has appointed Joanna Vezey as MD of its UK Highways business.
Joanna, who will join the group in December, has over 25 years’...
Scottish Government raises concerns over Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge plans
SCOTLAND’S transport secretary Michael Matheson has written to his UK counterpart expressing concerns over the proposed build of a bridge between Scotland and Northern...
Consultation launched as part of Aberdeen city centre regeneration
ABERDEEN City Council has launched a consultation to gather thoughts on the creation of a mini-masterplan for George Street and the surrounding area.
The consultation...
RSPB drops objection to work at nature reserve following ‘serious concerns’ being answered
THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has withdrawn its objection to the 10 mile Crubenmore to Kincraig A9 dualling scheme.
The charity...
Schedule set for ‘biggest transformation’ of Glasgow’s public realm in half a century
CONSTRUCTION work is to begin in early 2025 on the creation of 11 avenues in Glasgow in what has been heralded as the 'biggest...
