Firms withdraw tenders for South Lanarkshire bridge replacement project

A new way to deliver a 'key' replacement bridge in Clydesdale is being sought by South Lanarkshire Council. It comes after the firm which secured...

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...

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...
Computer generated image of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy

Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract

BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...

Plans unveiled for bridge build across £116m Levenmouth rail line

PLANS have been submitted to Fife Council for the build of a bridge over the new railway between Kirkland and Mountfleurie. Network Rail, which is...

Bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to have lifespan extended by 25 years

NETWORK Rail is to repair girders on the underside of the bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to strengthen the structure and extend its...

‘Pivotal’ stage reached in plans for Dundee junction upgrades

HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has signed a Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland, allowing works to begin on the Swallow roundabout near its Dykes of...

Ecological study required before Inverness bus gate is created

ECOLOGICAL studies are to be undertaken to determine whether or not it is viable to create a bus gate through the grounds of Raigmore...

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...

Work starts on bridge build in Glasgow’s southside

A four-month programme of work is underway to construct a new railway bridge in the southside of Glasgow. The new crossing at Strathbungo will replace...
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Bridge upgrade underway near Dalmuir Railway Station

WORK is underway to upgrade a bridge over the railway on Duntocher Road next to Dalmuir Railway Station. The 11-week Network Rail project, which runs...

‘Vital’ improvement works completed on Hamilton bridge

NETWORK Rail has completed 'vital' improvement works on the railway bridge at Quarry Street, near Hamilton Central Station. Designed to extend the lifespan of the...

Modifications required on new Inverness swing bridge

MODIFICATIONS are being considered to address 'teething issues' on Inverness' Torvean Bridge, The Highland Council has said. The crossing, which opened in early June, was...

Major boost for Shetland’s subsea tunnel plans

SHETLAND Islands Council has secured £23 million in Scottish Government funding to support the creation of subsea tunnels linking some of its islands. The news...
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Work complete on £4m project to boost accessibility at Glasgow railway station

GLASGOW'S Anniesland Railway Station is now step-free after a £4 million access for all (AfA) was completed by Network Rail and Story Contracting. New lifts...

Plans unveiled for Greater Govan active travel network

PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a new active travel network in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow. Glasgow City Council explained that...

Balfour Beatty to deliver new Edinburgh cycle route

BALFOUR Beatty is to lead a £13 million project to create an active travel route linking the east and west of Edinburgh. The City of...

Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station

NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

Ayrshire to benefit from over 100 miles of new active travel routes

MORE than 100 miles of new active travel routes, known as the Ayrshire Link, are being developed across South and East Ayrshire. Spearheaded by the...