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...
Glasgow eyes new active travel routes in inner north and south of city
PROGRESS is being made on plans to create 11km of active travel routes in the inner north and south of Glasgow, the city's council...
Time capsule giving insight into Covid-19 life placed in new Inverness bridge
A time capsule has been placed in Inverness West Link's new Torvean swing bridge by school pupils.
Pupils from Kinmylies Primary School were assisted by...
Farrans confirmed as contractor for £29.5 million Govan – Partick Bridge project
GLASGOW City Council has confirmed the contract for the Govan - Partick Bridge project has been awarded to Farrans (Construction) Limited.
The £29.5 million Glasgow...
Tenders invited for South Lanarkshire project after winning firm withdraws bid
TENDERS are to be invited for a South Lanarkshire Council project to replace Clyde Bridge in Clydesdale.
A contract had already been awarded for the...
Former coal road uncovered during works on proposed eco-therapy park in Fife
A road that was once used to carry coal between the former opencast mine at St Ninians near Kelty and Longannet power station in...
Council formally expresses ‘deep concern’ over impact of road closures
ARGYLL and Bute Council has formally expressed its 'deep concern' over the impact of closures to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful and the...
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...
Major milestone reached in Renfrew Bridge project
A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde after the final section of...
FOI request reveals increase in legal fees incurred by Transport Scotland
LEGAL costs incurred by Transport Scotland in relation to its role in operating, maintaining, developing and constructing infrastructure have risen substantially each year since...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
Rising construction costs puts build of ‘iconic’ Falkirk bridge in doubt
PLANS to construct a four-platform aerial walkway over Falkirk's Westfield roundabout could be set to be scrapped due to rising construction costs.
Plans for the...
Queensferry Crossing to undergo load testing
THE Queensferry Crossing will partially close overnight this weekend (August 15) to allow for the final calibration of structural health monitoring sensors on the...
Work complete on £6m Camps Viaduct project
A 13-month project to strengthen the 160-year Camps Viaduct has been delivered successfully.
Network Rail worked with Story Contracting on the £6 million project to...
BAM successfully installs new 1,000-tonne Glasgow bridge overnight
THE main span of a new bridge over the M8 connecting Sighthill and Glasgow city centre has been successfully installed overnight.
The road was closed...
Railway bridge over East Kilbride Road to be replaced in £1.85m project
THE railway bridge over East Kilbride Road, at Busby Railway Station, is to be replaced next month in a £1.85 million project.
Network Rail said...
Fresh Kingussie Station plans launched
AN alternative planning application has been submitted by Network Rail as part of its proposals to make Kingussie Station fully accessible for passengers.
The latest...
Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased
WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway.
The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...
Network Rail seeks contractor for Forth Bridge Experience hub build
NETWORK Rail has commenced the process of appointing a main contractor to build the new Forth Bridge Experience reception hub.
Potential partners are being asked...
Innovative road repair specialist secures two-year Highland Council contract
THERMAL Road Repairs has secured a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum with the Highland Council.
The appointment of the Crewe-headquartered firm follows...
