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...
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...
New guide showcases impact of bridges on development of Dumfries
A new guide has been produced to highlight the impact of bridges on the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.
The resource, which can...
Balfour Beatty completes £3.6m Lomond Bridge upgrade
LOMOND Bridge in Balloch has reopened following the completion of a £3.6 million upgrade.
West Dunbartonshire Council described the works, by Balfour Beatty, as being...
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...
Local housing associations celebrate Govan-Partick Bridge opening
THREE Govan-based housing associations have warmly welcomed the opening of the Govan-Partick Bridge.
Elderpark Housing, Govan Housing Association and Linthouse Housing Association hailed the structure,...
Port Glasgow Train Station set for £5m accessibility project
A £5 million project to improve accessibility at Port Glasgow Train Station is set to get underway next month.
Network Rail will work alongside principal...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
Glasgow expo shows innovation is on the right road
THE latest innovations to benefit road and transport projects were highlighted at the recent Road Expo Scotland event at Glasgow’s SEC.
Over 85 exhibitors were...
Ecological study required before Inverness bus gate is created
ECOLOGICAL studies are to be undertaken to determine whether or not it is viable to create a bus gate through the grounds of Raigmore...
A crucial bridge build with more links than one
BEAVER Bridges, the firm which will reconnect Lossiemouth with its iconic East Beach in a £1.3 million project, has revealed it wants to go...
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...
Link road to be created as part of Cockenzie Power Station site redevelopment
WORK is set to begin on the creation of a new link road through the former Cockenzie Power Station in East Lothian to prepare...
Energy firm to fund £6m refurbishment of 20th century bridge
THE Glenlochar Barrage, a 103 metre-long bridge that spans across the River Dee, is to undergo a £6 million refurbishment.
Energy firm Drax confirmed that...
New 10-year Forth Bridge World Heritage management plan to be created
INDIVIDUALS are being invited to comment on a draft plan for the management of the Forth Bridge over the next 10 years.
All UNESCO World...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘momentous’ milestone as iconic Edinburgh bridge nears reopening
EDINBURGH'S North Bridge is to reopen to two-way traffic following the completion of essential works on its concrete deck.
The crossing has been closed to...
Work begins on new £5.9m railway bridge in West Dunbartonshire
WORK is underway on a £5.9 million project to install a new railway bridge at Bowling in West Dunbartonshire.
Being delivered by Network Rail, in...
New £18.3m East Renfrewshire railway station nears completion
A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening later this year after engineers successfully installed its footbridge...
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...
