Roadworks sign

Newlay Civil Engineering contracted for major Dunfermline road project

NEWLAY Civil Engineering has been appointed by Fife Council to carry out road improvements in Dunfermline over the summer The programme includes: Resurfacing on the A907 between...

Historic Glasgow railway bridge finds new home in Brechin

A new permanent home has been found for a historic Glasgow footbridge removed from the city's railway last month. The 146-year-old 'icon' connected Darnley Road...

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...

Firm reveals ‘pride’ in making Johnstone train station more accessible

STORY Contracting has successfully delivered new lifts and a fully-accessible footbridge at Johnstone train station on behalf of Network Rail. The rail organisation said the...

Plans unveiled for first step in ‘transformation’ of Edinburgh city centre

FINAL designs for the 'flagship' Meadows to George Street scheme have been published by the City of Edinburgh Council. The project will see an 'overhaul'...

Bridge projects provide a platform for growth

ENGINEERING specialist Spencer Group is currently embarking on a challenging four-year programme of works on the Erskine Bridge. The multi-million pound deal includes providing temporary...
Aerial of site

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...

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...

Paisley bridge to undergo ‘vital’ improvement works

A 'vital' £1.4 million project to strengthen and re-paint a railway bridge in Paisley is to begin in January. Network Rail will carry out the...

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...
Forth Road Bridge

Series of events will mark 60th anniversary of Forth Road Bridge

A series of events are to be held later this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge. The iconic crossing opened...

Footbridges constructed from recycled plastic bottles built in Forres

MORAY Council has announced that work is underway to install footbridges constructed entirely from materials made from recycled plastic bottles. The bridges at the Mosset...

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...
Durieshill village core

Active travel work marks early milestone for landmark Durieshill project

BARRATT Homes and David Wilson Homes have opened the first phase of a new active travel route linking Plean Country Park to Stirling, as...

Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland return to tackle critical industry issues

ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland are set to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the sector when the co-located events return to...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

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...

Work on Edwardian suspension bridge to continue into new year

REPAIR work to the Cambus O' May suspension bridge will continue into the first couple of weeks of 2021, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed. The B-listed...

Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy

USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed. NatureScot, Sustrans...

Energy firm to fund £6m refurbishment of 20th century bridge

THE Glenlochar Barrage, a 103 metre-long bridge that spans across the River Dee, is to undergo a £6 million refurbishment. Energy firm Drax confirmed that...
Rail bridge

Part of West Highland Railway Line to undergo £15m upgrade

PART of the West Highland Railway Line is to close for nine days as Network Rail begins a £15 million upgrade on a key...