Innovation used on £10 billion Thames Crossing project could be utilised across Britain
INNOVATIVE construction approaches being used on the £10 billion construction of the Lower Thames Crossing could be used across Britain, National Highways has said.
The...
Renfrewshire Council receives 90% of funding for major transport link project
A project to improve transport links between Paisley town centre and Scotland's manufacturing innovation district has received a £38.7 million funding boost.
The Renfrewshire Council...
Work to get underway on £12.6m bridge rebuild in Glasgow’s southside
PRELIMINARY work is set to get underway on a £12.6 million bridge rebuild project in the southside of Glasgow.
The Network Rail project will see...
Inverness Airport station build sees road safety boost
NETWORK Rail is to permanently close two level crossings near the site of the new Inverness Airport train station.
The removal of the level crossings...
Balfour Beatty to begin work on £12.5m Edinburgh green corridor
BALFOUR Beatty is set to commence work in Edinburgh to transform public spaces along a route between Roseburn and the Union Canal.
It will see the...
Consultation launched as part of Aberdeen city centre regeneration
ABERDEEN City Council has launched a consultation to gather thoughts on the creation of a mini-masterplan for George Street and the surrounding area.
The consultation...
Bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to have lifespan extended by 25 years
NETWORK Rail is to repair girders on the underside of the bridge at Paisley Gilmour Street Station to strengthen the structure and extend its...
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...
Bridge specialist battles the elements at Doune Castle
BEAVER Bridges’ build of a new crossing at Doune Castle has been hailed by Historic Environment Scotland as an ‘achievement worth celebrating’ after the...
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...
Council ‘on track’ to resurface 128 East Renfrewshire roads and pavements
EAST Renfrewshire Council has said it is on track to resurface 128 roads and pavements, as part of its £15 million budget commitment.
The five-year...
Cosmic rays could help reduce cost and environmental impact of infrastructure repairs
MUON detectors are to be tested at a series of bridges across Glasgow to set out the use of cosmic rays to measure the...
Work begins on active travel scheme in Glasgow’s west end
JH Civil Engineering has commenced work on the delivery of Glasgow's Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove active travel initiative.
The first phase of the project -...
Vehicles to drive on first phase of Aberdeen’s revamped Union Street
THE first phase of a project to resurface Aberdeen's Union Street is to open to permitted vehicles today.
The new road surface is made from...
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...
Lifespan of two Edinburgh bridges ‘significantly’ extended following £1.9m works
STORY Contracting has completed 'extensive' refurbishment to two Edinburgh city centre bridges on behalf of Network Rail.
The £1.9 million project lasted nine months and...
Unforeseen challenges delay completion of temporary repair work at M8 Woodside viaducts
TRANSPORT Scotland has revealed a revised date for completing the temporary repair to the Woodside Viaduct after 'previously unknown challenges' were encountered on 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...
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...
Beaver Bridges wins top award
BEAVER Bridges has scooped the Bridge Contractor of the Year 2024 award at the New Civil Engineer Bridges Conference.
The event brings together engineers, contractors,...
