Electric bridge opens in Glasgow
SCOTTISH Canals has connected communities on either side of the Forth & Clyde Canal with the opening of the new Garscube Bridge and Panmure...
Architecture practice looks to improve safety at three Glasgow junctions
AN architecture practice has launched a campaign to identify specific solutions aimed at improving safety at three traffic junctions in Glasgow.
New Practice's Waiting to...
Work begins on new cycle route passing two major Glasgow sports venues
WORK on a 'key' section of Glasgow's emerging network of cycling infrastructure is underway in the city's east end.
The new route will form part...
Protecting Scotland’s rural landscape
AN initiative to remove electricity transmission lines currently impacting scenic landscapes across Scotland’s National Parks is underway, with Mabey Hire’s temporary bridging solutions playing...
Project to safeguard 50 bridges on Scotland’s railway complete
NETWORK Rail and Story have completed a £34 million programme of works to protect a number of bridges across Scotland's railway.
Over the last four...
Renfrewshire Council receives 90% of funding for major transport link project
A project to improve transport links between Paisley town centre and Scotland's manufacturing innovation district has received a £38.7 million funding boost.
The Renfrewshire Council...
GRAHAM gets January start date for £22.68m Aurs Road upgrade
GRAHAM Construction will start work to upgrade Aurs Road between Barrhead and Newton Mearns in January.
East Renfrewshire Council said the route will be transformed...
New footbridge installed over Levenmouth railway line
THE installation of the main sections of the new footbridge over the Levenmouth railway line at Duniface has been completed.
Sitting 15m above the railway...
The importance of long-term roadway maintenance
By Richard Ashton, market development manager Bitumen, TotalEnergies UK
THE impact of increasingly volatile weather conditions is having a noticeable effect on Scottish roads,...
Highland Council confirms additional £20m investment in roads
THE Highland Council has agreed an additional investment of £20 million in the constituency's road maintenance programme.
The local authority has the longest road network...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
New milestone marked as A9 Dualling plans progress
TRANSPORT Scotland has announced 'major progress' on plans to dual the A9 with the publication of Made Orders for the stretch of the route...
Final bridge installed on A77 Maybole bypass project
A 'significant' milestone has been reached on the A77 Maybole bypass project, Transport Scotland has announced.
It comes as contractor, Wills Bros Civil Engineering, completed...
Bridge replacement project to get underway in Collessie
WORK is to get underway to replace the railway bridge on Letham Road in Collessie as part of improvements on the Ladybank to Perth...
Work to begin on £500,000 Glenfinnan Viaduct project
OVER five kilometres of lineside fencing is to be renewed near the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct in a £500,000 Network Rail project.
The work, which will...
Platforms take shape as build of new £18.3m Balgray Station progresses
THE layout of the new £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is beginning to take shape.
Construction got underway in July, with the project...
Highland Council launches engineering recruitment drive
THE Highland Council is looking to recruit engineering staff to help deliver key infrastructure projects across the constituency.
With the local authority having responsibility for...
A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy
MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy.
Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...
Local firm secures contract for £13.3m Shetland road project
CW Johnson Plant Ltd has secured the Shetland Islands Council contract to build the new B9082 Gutcher to Cullivoe Road in North Yell.
The local...
Mabey Bridge to provide structures ‘on demand’ to Forestry and Land Scotland
MABEY Bridge has announced it has reached a framework agreement with Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) for the supply of 'multiple' structures.
The bridges will...
