Moray bridge closes on safety grounds following ‘rapid deterioration’
CLODDACH Bridge in Moray has closed after a specialist inspection revealed 'substantial' corrosion and degradation of the structure.
Moray Council said in 2019 the weight-bearing...
New Levenmouth bridge delayed as firm enters administration
THE firm building the new active travel bridge connecting Methilhill to the new Cameron Bridge Railway Station has gone into administration, meaning that the...
Contract awarded for £16.9m Ravenscraig bridge build
STORY Contracting has been awarded a £16.9 million contract to carry out the build of a new bridge as part of works to upgrade...
Upkeep issues could leave Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge idea all washed up
A specialist in ageing infrastructure has cast doubt on the practicalities of constructing a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The idea of a ‘fixed...
New footbridge installed over Levenmouth railway line
THE installation of the main sections of the new footbridge over the Levenmouth railway line at Duniface has been completed.
Sitting 15m above the railway...
Engineers to begin £1.8m improvement works on West Highlands line
ENGINEERS are set to begin £1.8 million resilience works on the Mallaig rail line at Lochailort in the West Highlands.
The Network Rail project is...
Moray Council approves £1.7m spend on roads and footbridges
MORAY Council has approved a £250,000 investment in flood risk management and £1.7 million spend on roads and footbridges.
The approval means that maintenance will...
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...
Final leg of Glasgow’s south city way completed
Work to deliver the final leg of Glasgow's south city way active travel route has been completed.
Glasgow City Council said that cyclists will be...
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,...
Highland Council confirms additional £20m investment in roads
THE Highland Council has agreed an additional investment of £20 million in the constituency's road maintenance programme.
The local authority has the longest road network...
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...
Work starts on bridge build in Glasgow’s southside
A four-month programme of work is underway to construct a new railway bridge in the southside of Glasgow.
The new crossing at Strathbungo will replace...
Beam installation marks major milestone in Winchburgh masterplan
SCOTLAND'S largest placemaking project has marked another milestone with work underway to install five concrete beams - each weighing more than 100 tonnes -...
‘Vital’ improvement works completed on Hamilton bridge
NETWORK Rail has completed 'vital' improvement works on the railway bridge at Quarry Street, near Hamilton Central Station.
Designed to extend the lifespan of the...
Landmark EPD announced for cellulose fibres use in the asphalt industry
RETTENMAIER UK has announced the production, validation, and launch of what it called the first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for cellulose fibres used in...
No bridge too far: Govan – Partick structure beats storms to cross Europe
FARRANS’ decision to have the main span of the landmark Govan – Partick Bridge built entirely offsite is continuing to pay off, following the...
A crucial bridge build with more links than one
BEAVER Bridges, the firm which will reconnect Lossiemouth with its iconic East Beach in a £1.3 million project, has revealed it wants to go...
Work concludes on accessibility project at Uddingston Railway Station
THE access for all project at Uddingston Railway Station has been completed with passengers set to benefit from easier step-free access to both platforms.
A...
Thornliebank road bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £5.5m project
THORNLIEBANK road bridge is to be demolished and reconstructed in a £5.5 million project forming part of the electrification of the railway corridor between...
