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Innovative road repair specialist secures two-year Highland Council contract

THERMAL Road Repairs has secured a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum with the Highland Council. The appointment of the Crewe-headquartered firm follows...

Early September completion date targeted for ‘complex’ A68 repair job

BEAR Scotland has said it aims to complete repairs to the A68 near Fala by early September. A severe weather incident on August 12 resulted...

Work complete on £1.6m Rannoch Viaduct project

WORK to extend the operational lifespan of the Rannoch Viaduct in the Highlands has been successfully completed. Network Rail undertook the £1.6 million project over...

Walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to Scottish economy

USERS of Scotland's national walking and cycling network contributed £1.9 billion to local economies across Scotland in 2019, a new report has revealed. NatureScot, Sustrans...

Digital tools help provide model solution in Sighthill

BAM Ritchies, the ground engineering and geotechnical division of BAM Nuttall Ltd, has revealed details of its key role in a project in a...

Work complete on £3m bridge project in Killiecrankie

WORK has been completed on a £3 million Network Rail project to renew Rannoch Road bridge in Killiecrankie. The six-month programme started in September 2024...

Updated plans unveiled for Aberdeen’s Union Street

AN updated design for incorporating buses and a segregated cycle lane for the entire length of Aberdeen's Union Street has been agreed by the...

Early engagement helps to bridge any gaps

FORMWORK and scaffolding specialist PERI has revealed details of the firm’s work on a project to carry out repairs on the Clifton Bridge in...
Fiona Hyslop MSP

A9 Dualling project gathers pace as major works begin between Tomatin and Moy

MAJOR construction works are now underway on the third section of the A9 Dualling Programme between Tomatin and Moy. Transport Scotland said momentum also continues...

Managing excess water during road construction

Drake Meikle, regional technical sales engineer at Siltbuster, the water treatment specialist, explores road construction, the excess water it generates, and how the environmental...

Camps Viaduct to undergo crucial £6m improvement works

NETWORK Rail is set to carry out crucial improvement works to Camps Viaduct rail bridge near Motherwell in a £6 million project. The works will...

Ground investigations to begin for Old Military Road upgrades

GROUND investigations are underway on a parcel of land between the Old Military Road (OMR) diversion route and the A83 immediately north of the...

Delivery plan announced for remaining A9 dualling projects

ALMOST half of Perth to Inverness route will be dual carriageway by the end of 2030, Scotland's cabinet secretary for transport has announced. Mairi McAllan...
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...
Tony Kettle

Award-winning architect tells of delight at working on Renfrew Bridge project

A world-renowned architect has said it is 'fantastic' to be working on a project closer to home as his design of the £117 million...
Forth Road Bridge

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

A series of events are to be held later this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge. The iconic crossing opened...

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...

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...

Rannoch Viaduct set for essential £1.6m repair project

A section of the West Highland railway line between Crianlarich and Fort William is to close for nine days in March to allow for...

Plans unveiled for build of footbridge at historic Dumfries station

PLANS have been launched to make Dumfries train station more accessible through the build of a new footbridge. It comes as part of a Network...