Motorway junction construction marks major milestone in Winchburgh’s masterplan
WINCHBURGH'S new M9 motorway junction - Junction 1B - has opened for northbound local access, with southbound routes into Winchburgh to follow in the...
Glasgow eyes redesign of Thornwood roundabout and national cycle route
A public consultation has been launched on plans to upgrade a key section of the National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN7) and the redesign...
Portable dam used to complete first phase of £2.4m viaduct repair project
NETWORK Rail engineers have successfully completed the first phase of repair works on the Redbridge Viaduct in the Scottish Borders.
The project involved a portable...
Series of events will mark 60th anniversary of Forth Road Bridge
A series of events are to be held later this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge.
The iconic crossing opened...
Galvanic anodes provide link to long-term repair
The availability of effective concrete repair and protection systems is vital to the upkeep of bridges. Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at...
John Gunn & Sons awarded Thurso improvement works contract
JOHN Gunn & Sons has been appointed by The Highland Council to deliver improvement works in Thurso.
The scope of works on Ormlie Road will...
Final tracks laid on Edinburgh’s £207m trams to Newhaven project
THE final tracks have been laid in Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project to connect the capital's existing tram system to the new line.
Passenger services...
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...
Council ‘on track’ to resurface 128 East Renfrewshire roads and pavements
EAST Renfrewshire Council has said it is on track to resurface 128 roads and pavements, as part of its £15 million budget commitment.
The five-year...
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...
Road Expo 2021 is on the trail for innovation
ORGANISERS of Road Expo Scotland have confirmed the event will take place as planned on 1 & 2 December 2021, returning to the SEC...
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...
Council demands ‘urgent action’ as deadline for replacement A83 road set
A replacement road for the A83 Rest and be Thankful must be constructed and opened by May 2026 at the latest, Argyll and Bute...
Bridge over Aberdeen-Dundee railway line successfully demolished
NETWORK Rail has demolished a bridge over the Aberdeen-Dundee railway line at Craigo Road in Marykirk.
Engineers removed the 'old, worn-out' structure and craned in...
Cracking the scourge of potholes
By Rick Ashton, bitumen division market development manager at TotalEnergies Marketing UK
POTHOLES are an evocative subject. They are defined differently and assessed without a...
Platforms take shape as build of new £18.3m Balgray Station progresses
THE layout of the new £18.3 million Balgray Railway Station in Barrhead is beginning to take shape.
Construction got underway in July, with the project...
Key milestone reached in Edinburgh trams project as part of Leith Walk to reopen
A key milestone for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project has been reached with Leith Walk set to reopen to two-traffic between Pilrig Street and...
New bridge tipped to fuel Winchburgh growth
THE new bridge connecting to Winchburgh and which spans both the Union Canal and Glasgow-Edinburgh railway line has been officially opened.
Community representatives, designers, consultants,...
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...
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...
