Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Levenmouth rail project to see installation of active travel bridge
NETWORK Rail is set to crane a 129-metre active travel bridge into position to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge.
Nine pre-fabricated sections - including bridge...
New developments will bring £37m road improvements say council
FIFE Council has estimated that £37 million worth of road network improvements will come over the next 20 years thanks to funding from new...
Local firm appointed to lead Inverness footway works
TORVEAN Civil Engineering has been appointed by Highland Council to carry out footway works at Hilton in Inverness.
The work, which will be carried out...
New £15 million bridge officially opened in the Highlands
THE new £15 million Naver Bridge has been officially been opened near Bettyhill in the Highlands.
Built by Wills Bros, on behalf of the Highland...
Strategic timber transport scheme aids Highland road recovery
OVER £750,000 worth of road improvement works have been completed from Clephanton to Nairnshire in the Highlands.
The project was backed with £547,000 in funding...
Major £54m Falkirk project to move onto ‘most extensive’ phase
BALFOUR Beatty is set to begin the 'most extensive' phase of Falkirk Council's A9/A904 Westfield project.
The £54 million project will improve the infrastructure around...
Edinburgh Council envisions more ‘relaxing’ capital post-Covid
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said it envisions a more relaxing capital as it seeks a green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part...
Work complete on £3.8m refurbishment of Glasgow bridge
THE £3.8 million refurbishment of a rail bridge in Glasgow city centre has been completed ahead of schedule.
Network Rail and Story refurbished the bridge...
Firm to construct £1.3m seawall to protect bridge from tidal scour
BEAR Scotland is to begin a £1.3 million project to protect the Cromarty Bridge from tidal scour.
The firm said that around 9,000 tonnes of...
Landmark Groundforce Bridge project helps span Lesmahagow watercourse
THE longest bridge ever built by Groundforce Bridge has helped civil engineers APL Construction span an 11m watercourse and flood area in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire.
The...
New Bawbee Bridge opens ahead of schedule
THE new Bawbee Bridge in Leven has officially opened to traffic earlier than had initially been planned.
A temporary bridge was installed in March to...
New linkspan installation complete at Gourock Ferry Terminal
A new linkspan has been installed at Gourock Ferry Terminal as part of a £2.5 million project.
Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL), which owns the...
Funding boost for road safety improvement projects across Scotland
MORE than 120 road safety improvement projects have received funding from the Scottish Government.
£10 million has been allocated to councils from the Road Safety...
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...
Edinburgh youngsters work alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two books
EDINBURGH school kids have worked alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two new books inspired by the history and refurbishment of the city's iconic North...
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...
Work begins on £19.4m cycle route linking east and west Edinburgh
BALFOUR Beatty has commenced work on a major new cycling and walking route linking the east and west of Edinburgh.
Once complete, the £19.4 million...
Luddon Construction to lead Lennoxtown Main Street transformation project
LUDDON Construction is to deliver a £1.02 million revamp of Lennoxtown Main Street on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council.
The local authority successfully applied to...
Fife Council progressing plans for Dunfermline Northern Link Road project
FIFE Council has announced that it intends to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the proposed Northern Link Road...
