Queensferry Crossing to be ‘monitored’ following closure

THE Queensferry Crossing has been closed because of ‘unique’ weather conditions, the cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity has said. Michael Matheson spoke with...

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...

Dundee City Council set to appoint contractors for £1.4m project

DUNDEE City Council is set to appoint Wates Construction Ltd to carry out £1.4 million worth of work on the first phase of the...
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Piling work underway at site of relocated Hairmyres Railway Station

WORK to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres Railway Station has begun. Forming part of the East Kilbride enhancements project,...

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced the shortlist of contractors for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. Transport minister Fiona Hyslop MSP revealed the shortlisted contractors...

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...

Glasgow eyes moving away from ‘car-dominated’ city centre

PEDESTRIANS having priorities over vehicles has been placed at the heart of plans to transform Glasgow city centre. Glasgow City Council's proposal for a people...

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...

Survey reveals support of £32m plans to transform historic Edinburgh street

PLANS for the £32 million transformation of Edinburgh's historic George Street would encourage more people to visit the area, a survey has revealed. More than...

Wills Bros begins upgrade of crucial North Ayrshire road

WILLS Bros has commenced work on the upgrade of North Ayrshire's B714, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of the project. The transformational scheme...

Plans unveiled for build of footbridge at historic Dumfries station

PLANS have been launched to make Dumfries train station more accessible through the build of a new footbridge. It comes as part of a Network...
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Test success as Renfrew Bridge closes across River Clyde

TESTING of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde has been successfully completed as the Renfrew Bridge moves closer to opening to the...

Ground specialist eyes ‘steady’ Scottish growth

AARSLEFF Ground Engineering MD Kevin Hague is targeting ‘steady’ growth in Scotland as the business responds to its third significant challenge in recent years. Aarsleff...

Bridge over Aberdeen-Dundee railway line successfully demolished

NETWORK Rail has demolished a bridge over the Aberdeen-Dundee railway line at Craigo Road in Marykirk. Engineers removed the 'old, worn-out' structure and craned in...

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...

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...

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...

Glenfinnan Viaduct set for temporary repairs

TEMPORARY repairs are set to be carried out on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct due to cracking above one of its spans. Network Rail has submitted...

Amey secures £400m Transport Scotland contract

AMEY has secured a £400 million contract from Transport Scotland to maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...

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...