UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles
BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told.
The UK Government recently...
The importance of long-term roadway maintenance
By Richard Ashton, market development manager Bitumen, TotalEnergies UK
THE impact of increasingly volatile weather conditions is having a noticeable effect on Scottish roads,...
Motorway junction green light marks Winchburgh milestone
A new junction for the M9 has been approved, which will pave the way for new access to the development at Winchburgh in West...
Work underway ahead of River Leven bridge demolition
PREPARATORY work is underway ahead of the demolition of the rail section of the River Leven bridge.
Network Rail is replacing the abutments and deck...
Community to have a say on Leith Pride Bridge designs
THE Leith community has the chance to help design a replacement for the Lindsay Road Bridge, also known as Pride Bridge.
The landmark was a...
Work on Edwardian suspension bridge to continue into new year
REPAIR work to the Cambus O' May suspension bridge will continue into the first couple of weeks of 2021, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed.
The B-listed...
Civil engineer looks to build on Lego bridge idea
A civil engineer who spent four months creating a giant Lego model of Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridge hopes to see his creation become Scotland’s...
Contract awarded for construction of £358,000 all-abilities path in Inverness
A £358,000 contract has been awarded to Pat Munro Ltd for the construction of a new all-abilities path at Inshes Park in Inverness.
The Highland...
Levenmouth rail project to see installation of active travel bridge
NETWORK Rail is set to crane a 129-metre active travel bridge into position to connect Methilhill and Cameron Bridge.
Nine pre-fabricated sections - including bridge...
Bridge installed at new £15m train station in East Lothian
BAM Nuttall has installed a new footbridge as part of Network Rail's £15 million East Linton station development.
The firm carried out the works across...
Testing ground for low-carbon road materials launches in North Lanarkshire
A new testing ground has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with Amey and Safetytech Accelerator, with the aim of decarbonising roads.
The...
Edinburgh set for record road and pavement repairs
THE City of Edinburgh Council has said that it is on track to carry out improvements on the largest area of roads and pavements...
Preferred design unveiled for Aberdeenshire active travel bridge
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of an active travel bridge across the River Deveron to connect Banff and Macduff.
The proposed active travel...
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...
Work begins on £3.5m refurbishment of Awe Viaduct
NETWORK Rail and Story have commenced work on a £3.5 million project to refurbish Awe Viaduct.
The crossing is a three-span wrought iron viaduct, built...
Bridge in Glasgow’s southside to be demolished
THE bridge on Glasgow's Nithsdale Road is to be demolished as part of Network Rail's Barrhead to Glasgow electrification project.
'Significant round the clock' activity...
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...
Glasgow eyes new active travel routes in inner north and south of city
PROGRESS is being made on plans to create 11km of active travel routes in the inner north and south of Glasgow, the city's council...
Glasgow locals select new rail crossing
RESIDENTS in the south side of Glasgow have helped select the design of a new footbridge which will connect Darnley Road and Moray Place...
Scottish Government ‘remains committed to dualling the A96’
SCOTLAND'S transport secretary has reiterated the Scottish Government’s 'unwavering commitment' to fully dual the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has provided an...
