New footbridge opens at Port Glasgow station as £5m project nears completion

PORT Glasgow railway station's new £5 million footbridge and lifts have been officially opened. The new footbridge allows passengers a safe route over the railway,...
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...

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...

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...

Plans unveiled for Greater Govan active travel network

PLANS have been unveiled for the creation of a new active travel network in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow. Glasgow City Council explained that...
Avochie Quarry near Huntly

Elgin firm ‘honoured’ to provide granite setts for Aberdeen’s Union Street

THOUSANDS of granite setts originating from an Aberdeenshire quarry are to be laid as new surfacing on Aberdeen's Union Street. The light grey cassies, or...

Rising construction costs puts build of ‘iconic’ Falkirk bridge in doubt

PLANS to construct a four-platform aerial walkway over Falkirk's Westfield roundabout could be set to be scrapped due to rising construction costs. Plans for the...

Plans unveiled for new Troon active travel route

PLANS for a new active travel route between Troon Railway Station and Loans Village are being unveiled, with local residents invited to an informal...

East Renfrewshire bridge to be demolished and rebuilt in £5.5m project

MAJOR works are set to get underway on Thornliebank Road bridge as part of a wider £140 million project to electrify the East Kilbride...

Firm reveals ‘pride’ in making Johnstone train station more accessible

STORY Contracting has successfully delivered new lifts and a fully-accessible footbridge at Johnstone train station on behalf of Network Rail. The rail organisation said the...

Streetscape works bring improved access to Inverness Castle

WILLS Bros Civil Engineering Ltd has carried out streetscape improvement works in Inverness. The project will provide a more pedestrian friendly environment leading up to...

Work complete on £4.7m upgrade of bridge in Glasgow’s east end

STORY Contracting has completed a £4.7 million improvement project to refurbish the Clyde Viaduct between Rutherglen and Dalmarnock in Glasgow. Delivered on behalf of Network...

Firms withdraw tenders for South Lanarkshire bridge replacement project

A new way to deliver a 'key' replacement bridge in Clydesdale is being sought by South Lanarkshire Council. It comes after the firm which secured...

Stirling Council appoints firm to repair bridge as a ‘matter of urgency’

AMCOGIFFEN has been appointed by Stirling Council to carry out repair works on Catterburn Bridge. The firm commenced initial site investigation works earlier this week,...

Network Rail nears completion of Bawbee Bridge works

DECEMBER 4 will see the reopening of the Bawbee Bridge to traffic, as Network Rail nears completion of work to rebuild the section of...

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...
Housing development in East Lothian

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...

Restoration of bridge connecting Scotland and England receives major award

A project to restore the Union Chain Bridge, which connects Scotland and England, has been recognised by some of the world's leading engineering organisations. A...

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...

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...