Sighthill Bridge opening will mark major regeneration milestone

THE Sighthill Bridge over the M8 will soon open to the public, Glasgow City Council has confirmed. The cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge, delivered by...

Plans for ‘European-style’ cycling street in Edinburgh

A final operational plan for Edinburgh's George Street and first New Town project has been approved by the capital's council. It will see 'significantly' widened...

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...

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...

Road Expo and Bridges Scotland set for record number of new exhibitors

ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland returns to Glasgow next week at the SEC Glasgow with a record number of new exhibitors and visitors...

Temporary bridge installed in Leven to support demolition project

WORK is underway to install a temporary bridge structure and build a road to allow for the demolition and reconstruction of the A955 Leven...

Work underway on new Denny Eastern Access Road

WORK to complete the Denny Eastern Access Road (DEAR) is underway with contractor RJ McLeod setting up on-site ahead of the 12-month project. Falkirk Council...
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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...

Glasgow bridge project triumphs in international civil engineering competition

THE two-way spanning cable-stayed Stockingfield Bridge in north Glasgow has won the 2022 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) People’s Choice Award. The category recognises civil...

Business on top form in Ravenscraig bridge project

THE £16.9 million project being delivered through an agreement between North Lanarkshire Council and Network Rail, to construct a new bridge under the West...

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...
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Runway resurfacing work gets underway at Tingwall Airport

SHETLAND Islands Council has commenced work on a £1.3 million project to deliver vital improvement works at Tingwall Airport near the village of Gott. The...

Major £12.6m Glasgow bridge project progresses

WORK to replace the bridge over the railway at Shields Road in Glasgow has taken a step forward following the installation of a temporary...

Second Inverness swing bridge nears completion

STAGE two of the Inverness west link project is on track for completion in early April, The Highland Council has said. The project, led by...

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...
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Govan-Partick Bridge formally opened ahead of weekend of celebratory events

THE Govan-Partick Bridge, built by main contractor Farrans Construction, has been formally opened. Politicians representing the UK and Scottish Governments, as well as Glasgow City...

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...

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,...

Beaming with pride over iconic bridge role

LAYHER has revealed that the company’s FlexBeam system is ‘central’ to major maintenance work being undertaken on the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The solution...

Waste materials to provide cost-effective temporary surface in Aberdeen

WASTE materials generated from Aberdeen City Council's capital roads resurfacing programme are to be used to create a temporary surface in the Castlegate area...