Highland Council seeks contractor for Dava Bridge repair project

THE Highland Council is speaking to interested contractors ahead of a repair project to the Dava Bridge. The crossing on the A939 was struck by...

Bridge build underway in Glasgow’s southside

WORK to construct a new bridge over the railway at Nithsdale Road in Glasgow's southside is underway following the demolition of the previous crossing. The...

New Inverness swing bridge temporarily closes due to snags

INVERNESS' new Torvean Swing Bridge has been temporarily taken out of service to allow adjustments to be made following initial snagging issues. It was opened...

Project to safeguard 50 bridges on Scotland’s railway complete

NETWORK Rail and Story have completed a £34 million programme of works to protect a number of bridges across Scotland's railway. Over the last four...
Dasholm Bridge

Glasgow bridge set for £1 million upgrade

NETWORK Rail is to begin a £1 million project to upgrade the bridge over the railway at Dalsholm Road in the north of Glasgow. The...

New footbridge to be built at Uddingston Station

PLANS have been unveiled for the build of a new footbridge and lift system at Uddingston Station. The new footbridge will be uncovered and made...

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...

Plans launched to upgrade road link between Motherwell and Ravenscraig

PLANS have been launched to upgrade the road connection between Motherwell and Ravenscraig. It comes as North Lanarkshire Council looks to deliver strategic road transport...

Beneath the surface — bitumen emulsions and road resilience

By Rick Ashton, bitumen division market development manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK THE UK’s local road network, and the highways authorities responsible for them, face...

Contractors on Aberdeenshire bridge build hailed for ‘massive feat of engineering’

THE new Gairnshiel Jubilee Bridge on Royal Deeside has been officially opened by King Charles. Moxon and Arcadis designed the bridge, with Wills Bros Group...
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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...
Govan-Partick Bridge

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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

Dingwall firm to begin creation of Highland active travel route

STRATH Civil Engineering will begin work on a new stretch of walking and cycling pathway between Dunballoch and Cabrich in the Highlands. The new route...
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Recruitment days will highlight opportunities to work on Scotland’s highways

AMEY has announced details of two upcoming recruitment days as the firm searches for people to join its highways team to work on trunk...

Work complete on £29m Maybole bypass

TRANSPORT Scotland has said the newly opened £29 million Maybole bypass will improve road safety and air quality in the town. Prior to its opening,...