UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m Neilston project

THE largest rail-mounted crane in the UK has been used to lift pre-cast concrete components into place on Network Rail's £2.9 million project to...

Work underway at Old Military Road

WORK has commenced on the build of a temporary barrier along a section of the Old Military Road (OMR) affected by recent landslips. BEAR Scotland...
Cockenzie Power Station

Link road to be created as part of Cockenzie Power Station site redevelopment

WORK is set to begin on the creation of a new link road through the former Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian to prepare...

Bridge enhancement works to begin on East Kilbride railway line

WORK on three railway bridges in Hairmyres is set to get underway this month as part of Network Rail's East Kilbride enhancement project. The activity...

Council reaffirms stance on landslip-plagued Rest and be Thankful road

ARGYLL and Bute Council has reaffirmed its 'long-standing' position that the Scottish Government must put a permanent solution in place on the A83 Rest...

Discarded plastic used to create new road in Glasgow

A revolutionary new tarmac product made from discarded plastic has been used in a major Scottish Water regeneration project in Glasgow. Over 414 kg of...
Bridge

Gairnshell Jubilee Bridge project scoops major award

GAIRNSHIEL Jubilee Bridge has been crowned winner of the Best Infrastructure Project at the 2024 Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. A strong field of 20 entries...

Glasgow’s £21.3m avenues plus programme now fully underway

GLASGOW'S £21.3 million avenues plus programme is now fully underway as projects take place on the eastern, northern, and southern fringes of the city...

Innovation used on £10 billion Thames Crossing project could be utilised across Britain

INNOVATIVE construction approaches being used on the £10 billion construction of the Lower Thames Crossing could be used across Britain, National Highways has said. The...

Landmark road bridge across the River Clyde poised to open

THE £117 million Renfrew Bridge - the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde - will open tomorrow (Friday May 9) at midday,...
VIATOP EPD

Landmark EPD announced for cellulose fibres use in the asphalt industry

RETTENMAIER UK has announced the production, validation, and launch of what it called the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for cellulose fibres used in...
Bridge renewal

Work completes ahead of schedule on renewal of Keith bridge

NETWORK Rail has completed renewal work on the Banff Turnpike railway bridge near Keith, allowing the A95 to reopen two weeks ahead of schedule. The...

Tackling flooding and potholes ‘big priorities’ for Fife Council

NEW plans have been unveiled by Fife Council to tackle flooding and potholes in the constituency. The local authority said it will put £5.45 million...

Edinburgh to enter ‘significant’ phase of trams to Newhaven project

WORK is progressing on the £207.3 million Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project, with more than 60% of track now laid. A new phase of works...
Craigo aerial

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...

Contractors alerted to next stage of A9 dualling programme

CONSTRUCTION contractors and their supply chains have been alerted to the next opportunity associated with the A9 dualling programme. Transport Scotland has published a Prior...
Tram lines

Tram infrastructure amongst unexpected finds on Aberdeen’s Union Street project

THE project team working on the £17 million transformation of Aberdeen's Union Street have revealed the hidden obstructions they have uncovered whilst working on...
Saltcoats Grange, Gullane

Upgraded Gullane road to be preserved following strong support from locals

PLANS to preserve a temporary route linking Gullane with surrounding countryside have been approved by East Lothian Council following strong backing from residents. The decision...

Bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to have lifespan extended by 25 years

NETWORK Rail is to repair girders on the underside of the bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to strengthen the structure and extend its...

Stonehaven firm begins works on Aberdeen’s South College Street

WM Donald has started works on Aberdeen City Council's South College Street junction improvements project. The local authority said the works will improve traffic flow...