Contractors alerted to next stage of A9 dualling programme
CONSTRUCTION contractors and their supply chains have been alerted to the next opportunity associated with the A9 dualling programme.
Transport Scotland has published a Prior...
Bridge projects provide a platform for growth
ENGINEERING specialist Spencer Group is currently embarking on a challenging four-year programme of works on the Erskine Bridge.
The multi-million pound deal includes providing temporary...
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...
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...
Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects
ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced.
Mairi McAllan...
Railway bridge over East Kilbride Road to be replaced in £1.85m project
THE railway bridge over East Kilbride Road, at Busby Railway Station, is to be replaced next month in a £1.85 million project.
Network Rail said...
Major milestone reached on Highland bridge build
WILLS Bros has welcomed local school pupils to see the progress being made on the build of the new Naver Bridge on the A836...
Scottish universities to help create net zero UK transport system
RESEARCHERS from the University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University have been announced as part of a new national research hub which will help create...
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 £54m Falkirk project to move onto ‘most extensive’ phase
BALFOUR Beatty is set to begin the 'most extensive' phase of Falkirk Council's A9/A904 Westfield project.
The £54 million project will improve the infrastructure around...
New Levenmouth bridge delayed as firm enters administration
THE firm building the new active travel bridge connecting Methilhill to the new Cameron Bridge Railway Station has gone into administration, meaning that the...
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...
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...
Waste materials to provide cost-effective temporary surface in Aberdeen
WASTE materials generated from Aberdeen City Council's capital roads resurfacing programme are to be used to create a temporary surface in the Castlegate area...
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...
Preparatory works set to begin on A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy section
TRANSPORT Scotland has confirmed the works programme for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project, with Balfour Beatty set to start preparatory works on...
New £19m Glasgow bridge over M8 to be lifted into place overnight
THE main span of a new bridge connecting Sighthill with Glasgow city centre is set to be installed.
Glasgow City Council confirmed that BAM Nuttall...
Pat Munro appointed to deliver Inverness improvement works
CONTRACTOR Pat Munro has been appointed to carry out improvement works at Raigmore Housing Estate in Inverness.
The Highland Council said the scope of works...
New £5.8 million bridge opens in Fife
THE £5.8 million Mountfleurie Bridge has officially opened over the Levenmouth Rail Link between Kirkland and Mountfleurie.
The 100‑metre active travel crossing reconnects communities, schools,...
Glasgow to create 54km of active travel routes across city
GLASGOW is to prioritise the delivery of 54km of walking, wheeling, cycling routes by 2032, the city's council has announced.
A refreshed delivery framework will...
