500-tonne crane used to install new bridge in Glasgow’s southside
A new footbridge has been installed at Strathbungo in Glasgow's southside by Network Rail and Bam Nuttall.
The single-span bridge was lifted into place over...
Major £3m renewal works to begin on 128-year-old Killiecrankie bridge
WORK is to begin in September on a £3 million project to replace the existing bridge deck of the 128-year-old Rannoch Road Bridge in...
Multi-billion pound Clyde Metro part of Scottish Government’s transport priorities
THE Scottish Government has confirmed its key priorities for future transport investment following the publication of the second strategic transport projects review (STPR2).
It said...
Paisley bridge reopens after closure spanning two decades
A footbridge over the White Cart River has reopened to the public following its closure more than 25 years ago.
The Paisley crossing will soon...
Duraproducts announces sole distribution agreement with TCS Geotechnics
DURAPRODUCTS has announced a new sole distribution agreement with provider of specialist geotechnical products for construction and civil engineering industries, TCS Geotechnics.
The arrangement applies...
Continuous 24-hour working to see demolition of Highland Mainline bridge
NETWORK Rail is to demolish an existing bridge under the Highland Mainline railway at Lynebeg to make way for a new crossing.
It comes as...
New £30m investment to focus on innovation in the construction of highways
THE UK Government has announced its intention to take a 'particular focus' on the construction, maintenance and running of highways as part of a...
Glenfinnan Viaduct set for temporary repairs
TEMPORARY repairs are set to be carried out on the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct due to cracking above one of its spans.
Network Rail has submitted...
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...
Bridges to be demolished and rebuilt as part of £140m East Kilbride enhancement project
TWO railway bridges are to be demolished and replaced with more modern structures this weekend as part of Network Rail's £140 million East Kilbride...
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...
WSP Highways director earns civil engineering recognition
STEVE Byer, a group director for WSP Highways, has been named a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in Scotland.
ICE Scotland has...
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...
Work complete on £6m Camps Viaduct project
A 13-month project to strengthen the 160-year Camps Viaduct has been delivered successfully.
Network Rail worked with Story Contracting on the £6 million project to...
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...
Dingwall firm secures contract for £1.9m Isle of Skye project
STRATH Civil Engineering has secured the £1.9 million contract for the creation of the Portree link road on the Isle of Skye.
Work on the...
Public to have a say on Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing dualling plans
DRAFT Orders have been published for the Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing section of A9 Dualling programme.
New grade-separated junctions at Birnam and Dalguise...
Contractor sought for ‘biggest overhaul’ of Glasgow area since the 1970s
GLASGOW City Council is seeking a contractor to lead what it says will be the 'biggest overhaul' of the east side of Argyle...
Housebuilder applies to retain upgraded route in Gullane following ‘surge’ in use
CALA Homes (East) is seeking permission for a temporary private road that was upgraded for construction traffic to become a permanent asset in Gullane...
Glasgow set for £1m pop-up bus measures
GLASGOW City Council is to implement a series of temporary infrastructure to give priority to buses at key points across the city.
It comes after...
