Temporary bridge proposed on £116m Network Rail project
NETWORK Rail has launched plans for the build of a temporary bridge in Fife as part of its £116 million Levenmouth rail project.
The organisation...
Edinburgh youngsters work alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two books
EDINBURGH school kids have worked alongside Balfour Beatty to publish two new books inspired by the history and refurbishment of the city's iconic North...
Work complete on £1.6m Rannoch Viaduct project
WORK to extend the operational lifespan of the Rannoch Viaduct in the Highlands has been successfully completed.
Network Rail undertook the £1.6 million project over...
Balfour Beatty begins build of West Edinburgh Link
BALFOUR Beatty has commenced works on the creation of the West Edinburgh Link on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Council.
The local authority said...
New footbridge opens at Port Glasgow station as £5m project nears completion
PORT Glasgow railway station's new £5 million footbridge and lifts have been officially opened.
The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway,...
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...
Recycled plastic technology used on Motherwell road in UK first
A road in Motherwell has become the first in the UK to trial a new technology which uses recycled plastic to reduce the bitumen...
Latest phase of works to begin on £115m Glasgow city centre project
WORK is set to get underway on the next stage of Glasgow's £115 million avenues programme.
The wider project looks to create a network of...
Tram infrastructure amongst unexpected finds on Aberdeen’s Union Street project
THE project team working on the £17 million transformation of Aberdeen's Union Street have revealed the hidden obstructions they have uncovered whilst working on...
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,...
Galvanic anodes provide link to long-term repair
The availability of effective concrete repair and protection systems is vital to the upkeep of bridges. Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at...
Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration
A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
Upgraded Gullane road to be preserved following strong support from locals
PLANS to preserve a temporary route linking Gullane with surrounding countryside have been approved by East Lothian Council following strong backing from residents.
The decision...
Listed building consent secured for Dumfries train station project
A Network Rail accessibility project at Dumfries Railway Station is to get underway in 2024 after listed building consent was secured.
Plans will see the...
Edinburgh could make temporary Covid-19 active travel network permanent
AN Edinburgh-wide consultation has been launched to seek views on whether or not work to the capital's active travel network should be retained beyond...
Work to begin on £5.8m Glasgow city centre project
RAINTON Construction is to begin work on the creation of the Argyle Street west avenue in Glasgow.
The move comes as part of a wider...
Major European firms appointed to Shetland Islands tunnel project
THREE major European firms have been appointed for the next phase of work on the potential creation of tunnels that would connect the Shetland...
Vital works to get underway on railway between Inverness and Elgin
VITAL improvement works are to get underway on the railway between Inverness and Elgin this weekend.
The Network Rail project will see engineers replace a...
Early engagement helps to bridge any gaps
FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has revealed details of the firm’s work on a project to carry out repairs on the Clifton Bridge in...
