Tackling flooding and potholes ‘big priorities’ for Fife Council

NEW plans have been unveiled by Fife Council to tackle flooding and potholes in the constituency. The local authority said it will put £5.45 million...

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...

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...
Glasgsow

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...
CGI of Dunfermline link road project

Fife Council progressing plans for Dunfermline Northern Link Road project

FIFE Council has announced that it intends to submit a planning application in August for the first section of the proposed Northern Link Road...
The bridge under construction. Credit: ScotRoadsArchive

Series of events mark 60th anniversary of iconic Forth Road Bridge

A series of events are taking place to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the construction of the iconic Forth Road Bridge. The crossing opened to...

Bridge works to get underway on Neilston rail line

A Sunday and Monday line closure is to be trialled for the first time on Scotland's railway as preparatory bridge works get underway on...

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...
Shields Road

Glasgow bridge nears reopening after £12.6m rebuild

WORK is nearing completion on the £12.6 million rebuild of Glasgow's Shields Road bridge, Network Rail has announced. The rail organisation and Story Contracting are...

Go-ahead for £475m cycle network covering entirety of Glasgow

PLANS for the creation of £475 million cycle network covering the entirety of Glasgow have been approved by the city's council. It will see the...

Tunnel to be considered for landslip-hit A83 as temporary route announced

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced the long term solution to the ongoing problems at the Rest and be Thankful (A83). Last month (February), Argyll and Bute...
Wallyford Toll Roundabout

Agile approach helps unlock active travel hub in East Lothian

WHEN Akela Construction was appointed principal contractor for the £1.2 million Wallyford Toll Roundabout Improvement Scheme, MD Robert Ogg knew his team wasn’t going...
Bridge

Work complete on £4m project to boost accessibility at Glasgow railway station

GLASGOW'S Anniesland Railway Station is now step-free after a £4 million access for all (AfA) was completed by Network Rail and Story Contracting. New lifts...

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...
Aerial

Edinburgh bridge’s lifespan to be extended in £1.5m project

WORK is to begin on Monday on a £1.5 million Network Rail project to strengthen a bridge in the east of Edinburgh. The crossing, which...

Edinburgh set for ‘truly connected’ network of cycling routes

OVER 50 miles of new cycle routes is to be delivered in Edinburgh, under new plans from the capital's council. It comes as part of...

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...

Road Expo and Bridges Scotland set for record number of new exhibitors

ROAD Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland returns to Glasgow next week at the SEC Glasgow with a record number of new exhibitors and visitors...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

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...

Balfour Beatty to deliver new Edinburgh cycle route

BALFOUR Beatty is to lead a £13 million project to create an active travel route linking the east and west of Edinburgh. The City of...