Stirling Council appoints firm to repair bridge as a ‘matter of urgency’

AMCOGIFFEN has been appointed by Stirling Council to carry out repair works on Catterburn Bridge. The firm commenced initial site investigation works earlier this week,...

Modular Acrow bridge used on £3m Network Rail project

A temporary modular Acrow bridge has been installed as part of a Network Rail project to replace a crossing over the railway line between...
Network Rail

Essential rail improvements to see engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ over festive period

ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas and New Year to deliver essential work across Scotland's railway. Between December 24 and January 2, a new...

£16.9 million bridge installed on time in Ravenscraig

A major project to install a new railway bridge in Ravenscraig has been completed on time over the Easter weekend. Engineers worked around-the-clock for nine...

Amey welcomes 250 new recruits as Scottish south west contract gets underway

AMEY has recruited 250 new employees as its contract to inspect, maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...

System scaffolding proves a winner on bridge refurb

DENHOLM Industrial Services Ltd, working with TRAD UK, has utilised PLETTAC METRIX system scaffolding and ALTRIX alloy beam range to enable work on the...

New £30m investment to focus on innovation in the construction of highways

THE UK Government has announced its intention to take a 'particular focus' on the construction, maintenance and running of highways as part of a...

Work starts on build of ‘iconic’ structure in Glasgow

WORK has commenced on the build of a new £12 million bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow. Mackenzie Construction is leading the...
Aerial of Station Road

Work complete on £4m upgrade of Inverclyde railway line

NETWORK Rail has successfully completed £4 million worth of upgrades across the Inverclyde railway line. During an eight-day programme, engineering teams carried out essential repairs...

Edinburgh to enter ‘significant’ phase of trams to Newhaven project

WORK is progressing on the £207.3 million Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project, with more than 60% of track now laid. A new phase of works...

New £3.6m footbridge installed at Dumfries Railway Station

A new £3.6 million footbridge and lifts have been installed at Dumfries Railway Station by Network Rail and STORY engineers. The installation was completed using...
CGI of Dunfermline link road project

Fife Council progressing plans for Dunfermline Northern Link Road project

FIFE Council has announced that it intends to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the proposed Northern Link Road...

Funding secured for £127.2m Ravenscraig transport infrastructure project

RAVENSCRAIG is set for major new transport links following the approval of £61.9 million in investment by the Glasgow city region cabinet. North Lanarkshire Council...

Business on top form in Ravenscraig bridge project

THE £16.9 million project being delivered through an agreement between North Lanarkshire Council and Network Rail, to construct a new bridge under the West...

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...
Train passing under new footbridge at Uddingston Railway Station

New footbridge opens at Uddingston Railway Station

WORK has been completed on a project to deliver a new 75-tonne footbridge at Uddingston Railway Station. The crossing was opened to the public after...

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...

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...

Rising construction costs puts build of ‘iconic’ Falkirk bridge in doubt

PLANS to construct a four-platform aerial walkway over Falkirk's Westfield roundabout could be set to be scrapped due to rising construction costs. Plans for the...
Infirmary Bridge

Inverness’ Infirmary Bridge closed following routine inspection

INVERNESS' Infirmary Bridge has been closed after a routine inspection identified that a hanger, which holds the bottom cord of the bridge deck, has...