Latest phase of works to begin on £115m Glasgow city centre project
WORK is set to get underway on the next stage of Glasgow's £115 million avenues programme.
The wider project looks to create a network of...
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...
Active travel audits commence in South Ayrshire
VOLUNTEERS from South Ayrshire Paths Initiative (SAPI) have teamed up with engineer specialist Sweco to audit active travel routes in South Ayrshire.
The audits, led...
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...
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...
Forth Bridge Abseil charity event returns for 2025
BALFOUR Beatty and Network Rail have teamed up with Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland to bring the Forth Bridge Abseil back for 2025.
Daredevils from...
New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme
THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...
Realm Construction appointed to Aberdour Harbour footbridge project
FIFE Council has announced that work to reinstate the Aberdour Harbour footbridge will begin shortly, with Realm Construction appointed to lead the project.
The bridge...
Stonehaven firm begins works on Aberdeen’s South College Street
WM Donald has started works on Aberdeen City Council's South College Street junction improvements project.
The local authority said the works will improve traffic flow...
Funding boost for road safety improvement projects across Scotland
MORE than 120 road safety improvement projects have received funding from the Scottish Government.
£10 million has been allocated to councils from the Road Safety...
Fresh Kingussie Station plans launched
AN alternative planning application has been submitted by Network Rail as part of its proposals to make Kingussie Station fully accessible for passengers.
The latest...
Council formally expresses ‘deep concern’ over impact of road closures
ARGYLL and Bute Council has formally expressed its 'deep concern' over the impact of closures to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful and the...
Rest and Be Thankful public engagement events announced
A series of public engagement events on the long-term solution at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be held in March at venues...
‘European first’ AI pilot aims to improve road worker safety in Scotland
AI technology will be trialled in Scotland in a bid to improve the safety of road workers.
The 'cutting-edge' tech will be deployed across the...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
Waste materials to provide cost-effective temporary surface in Aberdeen
WASTE materials generated from Aberdeen City Council's capital roads resurfacing programme are to be used to create a temporary surface in the Castlegate area...
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...
Stonehaven firm to lead Aberdeen junction project
STONEHAVEN firm, W M Donald, has been appointed as the main contractor for Aberdeen's South College Street junction improvements project.
The Aberdeen City Council project...
New bridge set to provide permanent structure to link islands
MABEY Bridge will design and install a 99-metre span bridge to link the islands of Great Bernera and Lewis in the Western Isles.
The replacement crossing...
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...
