New study to consider electrifying UK motorways
BRITAIN'S main roads could be electrified by 2030 with Heriot-Watt University set to begin a study on the European eHighways concept.
The system allows for specially-adapted HGVs...
Bridge works to get underway on Neilston rail line
A Sunday and Monday line closure is to be trialled for the first time on Scotland's railway as preparatory bridge works get underway on...
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...
New report recommends A9 Dualling delivery plan be maintained
A new report has rejected rescheduling and acceleration proposals for the A9 Dualling scheme.
The report was commissioned by transport secretary Fiona Hyslop to consider...
Bridge entry earns Scottish engineer recognition in global competition
A Scottish engineer has won bronze in an an international competition for her video tour highlighting the construction and design of some of Scotland’s...
Developer contributions to help deliver part of Glasgow City Council’s £115m avenues project
GLASGOW City Council has accepted £437,500 in developer contribution funding for part of the £115 million avenues programme being delivered in Glasgow city centre.
The...
Plans for ‘European-style’ cycling street in Edinburgh
A final operational plan for Edinburgh's George Street and first New Town project has been approved by the capital's council.
It will see 'significantly' widened...
WSP UK to provide technical advisory services for permanent repair to M8 Woodside Viaducts
WSP UK has been awarded a contract by Transport Scotland to provide technical advisory services for a permanent repair to the M8 Woodside Viaducts.
This...
Wills Bros Civil Engineering secures £12.1m Glasgow contract
WILLS Bros Civil Engineering has secured a £12.19 million contract to deliver the Argyle Street East Avenue project on behalf of Glasgow City Council.
Work...
Council finds way around materials shortage to reopen Inverness bridge
INTERIM repairs have been completed on the Infirmary Bridge in Inverness allowing it to reopen to the public.
It comes following the Highland Council revealing...
Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network
GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'.
It comes as...
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...
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...
Scottish Government adds to £33 billion infrastructure plan
A further £2 billion has been added to Scotland's now £33 billion infrastructure investment plan (IIP) since the draft version was published in September.
The...
New water channel marks milestone in River Clyde road bridge construction
THE delivery of a new bridge over the River Clyde at Renfrew has moved a step closer following completion of an important stage of...
Farrans to deliver £59m AMIDS South infrastructure project
CONSTRUCTION work is due to start on a £59 million project to connect Paisley town centre with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS)...
Historic Borders suspension bridge to be restored
SCOTTISH Borders Council has secured £249,000 in funding to support restoration of the almost 200-years-old Kalemouth Suspension Bridge.
The crossing is one of the earliest...
It’s all systems go for TWM in Scotland
THE sales director of TWM Traffic Control Systems has revealed that the company is experiencing ‘real benefits’ from its extensive dealings with the Scottish...
Inverness eyes redesign of key city centre street
THE Highland Council is to continue a consultation into a proposed new design for Academy Street in Inverness.
The new design, known as option B, would...
Balfour Beatty completes £3.6m Lomond Bridge upgrade
LOMOND Bridge in Balloch has reopened following the completion of a £3.6 million upgrade.
West Dunbartonshire Council described the works, by Balfour Beatty, as being...
