New peat management approach carried out on A9 Dualling project
TRANSPORT Scotland has revealed it is driving forward sustainable solutions for major road construction with a new approach towards peat management on the A9...
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...
Proposed cycle network covering entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.8 billion
PROPOSALS for the creation of a network of cycle lanes and footpaths covering the entirety of Glasgow could generate £1.843 billion for the city,...
First phase of Glasgow’s £120m avenues project complete
THE first phase of Glasgow's £120 million avenues project has been completed, marking what the council said is a 'significant' step forward in the...
Council targets making Dundee bridge ‘Insta-ready’ with art project
A successful public art project which encouraged more use of a previously quiet area under Tay Road Bridge is set for a second phase,...
19th century viaduct ‘returned to former glory’ in £2 million project
THE iconic Westfield Viaduct in Falkirk has been 'returned to its former glory' in a £2 million restoration project.
Funded by the National Highways' Historical...
Plans submitted for new active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge
A planning application has been lodged for a proposed 9km active travel route between Aviemore and Carrbridge.
Following feedback from the public, the plans include...
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...
GRAHAM opens supply chain opportunities on £79.5m Renfrewshire project
GRAHAM is advertising a range of services of interest to small firms as part of its build of a new bridge across the River...
Firms fined for road work shortcomings
THE Scottish Road Works Commissioner has issued penalties totalling £18,000 to three utility companies.
Fulcrum, GTC and Energetics each received fines of £6,000 for their...
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...
Beaver Bridges wins top award
BEAVER Bridges has scooped the Bridge Contractor of the Year 2024 award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Conference.
The event brings together engineers, contractors,...
Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland 2025 sees 10% visitor increase
ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland 2025, held at Glasgow's SEC, recorded a 10% increase in visitor numbers this year.
Over two days, the co-located...
‘Pivotal’ stage reached in plans for Dundee junction upgrades
HOUSEBUILDER Springfield Properties has signed a Minute of Agreement with Transport Scotland, allowing works to begin on the Swallow roundabout near its Dykes of...
Old footbridge successfully removed at Port Glasgow Railway Station
NETWORK Rail and Story Contracting have successfully removed the old footbridge at Port Glasgow Railway Station as part of a £5 million access for...
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...
Work progresses in Ravenscraig on what will be ‘heaviest bridge lift in Europe’
PROGRESS is being made on Network Rail and Story Contracting's work to construct a new bridge that will be installed on the West Coast...
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...
Inverness Airport station build sees road safety boost
NETWORK Rail is to permanently close two level crossings near the site of the new Inverness Airport train station.
The removal of the level crossings...
Lifespan of two Edinburgh bridges ‘significantly’ extended following £1.9m works
STORY Contracting has completed 'extensive' refurbishment to two Edinburgh city centre bridges on behalf of Network Rail.
The £1.9 million project lasted nine months and...
