Paisley bridge reopens after closure spanning two decades

A footbridge over the White Cart River has reopened to the public following its closure more than 25 years ago. The Paisley crossing will soon...

UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m Neilston project

THE largest rail-mounted crane in the UK has been used to lift pre-cast concrete components into place on Network Rail's £2.9 million project to...

Road safety works set to unlock new housing opportunities in Falkirk

WORK to enhance road safety and unlock potential housing opportunities has started on the M80 Junction 7 in Haggs and Banknock. The project is being...

Firm completes bridge project five weeks ahead of schedule

THE rebuild of a bridge 'vital' to a Clydesdale community has been completed five weeks ahead of schedule. I & H Brown carried out the...

RSPB drops objection to work at nature reserve following ‘serious concerns’ being answered

THE Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has withdrawn its objection to the 10 mile Crubenmore to Kincraig A9 dualling scheme. The charity...

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...

Groundforce shores up support for crucial bridge link

GROUNDFORCE Shorco has been supplying a range of large-capacity modular hydraulic shoring equipment to contractors building the new Govan to Partick Bridge in Glasgow. The...

Apprentices join team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 improvement project

THREE new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council's A9/A904 improvement project. The trio have each been offered 18-month roles with Balfour Beatty and...

Govan-Partick Bridge hits one million crossings milestone

MORE than one million pedestrian and cyclist crossings have taken place on the Govan-Partick Bridge since its opening in early September 2024, Glasgow City...

Preferred route option announced for ‘challenging’ section of A9 scheme

THE preferred route option for the section of the route between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing section of the A9 dualling programme has...

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...

Structural assessment confirms fears over strength of Aberdeenshire bridge

A structural assessment of Aboyne Bridge has confirmed Aberdeenshire Council's initial fears that the structure is currently not strong enough to carry vehicles. The crossing,...

Engineering consultant to review Dundee’s travel infrastructure

DUNDEE City Council has contracted an engineering consultant to identify options to shift the city's travel habits. Jacobs will provide an option appraisal report to...
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...
Mabey Delta Clyde Bridge

Modular bridging system helps connect communities in South Lanarkshire

ACROW has confirmed that one of its Mabey Delta structures has been installed to replace the Clyde Bridge near Carstairs. Built in 1912, the bridge...

Cosmic rays could help reduce cost and environmental impact of infrastructure repairs

MUON detectors are to be tested at a series of bridges across Glasgow to set out the use of cosmic rays to measure the...
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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...

Double award recognition for A9 Luncarty to Pass of Birnam initiative

THE A9 Dualling: Luncarty to Pass of Birnam project, has earned recognition at two separate awards ceremonies. The scheme was delivered as part of Transport...

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...

Port Glasgow Railway Station’s £5m upgrade proves its worth

NETWORK Rail's revitalisation of Port Glasgow Railway Station is seeing continued success one year on. Two new lifts and footbridges were officially opened last December,...