Preferred route option announced for ‘challenging’ section of A9 scheme

THE preferred route option for the section of the route between Pass of Birnam and Tay Crossing section of the A9 dualling programme has...

Network Rail to begin ‘vital’ repair work on Hamilton bridge

NETWORK Rail is to shortly commence 'vital' work to repair and repaint the railway bridge near Hamilton Central Station. The project, which involves new parapets;...

Alness firm completes £358,00 Inverness park project

THE third and final phase of a main path infrastructure project at Inshes District Park in Inverness has been completed. Pat Munro Ltd undertook the...

New footbridge opens next to Hairmyres Railway Station

A new footbridge has opened next to Hairmyres Railway Station as part of the wider £140 million electrification project on the East Kilbride to...

Structural assessment confirms fears over strength of Aberdeenshire bridge

A structural assessment of Aboyne Bridge has confirmed Aberdeenshire Council's initial fears that the structure is currently not strong enough to carry vehicles. The crossing,...

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...
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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...

Aberdeen firm to lead project to expand city’s cycle network

CONSTRUCTION work is underway in Aberdeen to extend the city's cycle network through West Tullos to Wellington Road. Local firm Leiths (Scotland) is leading the...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

Ground investigation work to inform next phase of A83 plans

SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a £1.6 million contract for A83 ground investigation work. As the first phase of the medium-term works to improve 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,...

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...

New Dumfries Railway Station bridge built in offsite trial

A new footbridge that will be installed at Dumfries Railway Station has been built by engineers in an offsite trial. Network Rail will install the...

Plans unveiled for next phase of active travel route in Glasgow’s east end

NEW designs have been unveiled detailing the potential next phase of Glasgow's East City Way. The proposed design prioritises people who walk, wheel, cycle, and...
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Contractors invited to bid for A9 Dualling framework agreement

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced a milestone in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme with the publication of a £1.94 billion contract notice, inviting...

Comhairle secures £6.66m for ‘crucial’ bridge works

COMHAIRLE nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the award of £6.66 million from the Scottish Government towards works on six bridges in the Outer Hebrides. The...

Work underway at Old Military Road

WORK has commenced on the build of a temporary barrier along a section of the Old Military Road (OMR) affected by recent landslips. BEAR Scotland...

Edinburgh’s trams to Newhaven project set for 2023 completion

EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven is on track for completion in spring 2023, the capital's council has announced. It comes as the project reaches its two-year point,...

The missing link: overcoming buildability challenges to deliver concrete bridge

CCL tells Project Scotland about its role in a project to reduce the number of vehicles on Congleton’s roads and boost the local economy...

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...