New road built for construction vehicles working on build of UK’s biggest wind farm

WORK has been completed on the build of a new road in Shetland to carry construction traffic to the site of what will be...

Aberdeen firm to lead project to expand city’s cycle network

CONSTRUCTION work is underway in Aberdeen to extend the city's cycle network through West Tullos to Wellington Road. Local firm Leiths (Scotland) is leading the...

Shortlisted contractors announced for A9 dualling between Tomatin and Moy

TRANSPORT Scotland has announced the shortlist of contractors for the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project. Transport minister Fiona Hyslop MSP revealed the shortlisted contractors...

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,...

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...

Historic Glasgow railway bridge finds new home in Brechin

A new permanent home has been found for a historic Glasgow footbridge removed from the city's railway last month. The 146-year-old 'icon' connected Darnley Road...

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,...

Project to safeguard 50 bridges on Scotland’s railway complete

NETWORK Rail and Story have completed a £34 million programme of works to protect a number of bridges across Scotland's railway. Over the last four...

Work begins on new cycle route passing two major Glasgow sports venues

WORK on a 'key' section of Glasgow's emerging network of cycling infrastructure is underway in the city's east end. The new route will form part...

Cost of replacement works on Fife bridge rise by £5.711m

MEMBERS of Fife Council's policy and co-ordination committee are to be asked to agree to plans for the build of an £8.157 million replacement...
M8 Woodside

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...

Work begins on £8m active travel project in Glasgow’s east end

WORK is underway on the £8 million delivery of Glasgow City Council's avenues plus scheme on Duke Street and John Knox Street in the...

Landmark Groundforce Bridge project helps span Lesmahagow watercourse

THE longest bridge ever built by Groundforce Bridge has helped civil engineers APL Construction span an 11m watercourse and flood area in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. The...

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...

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...
Prototype bridge

Prototype bridge built to showcase future of accessible railway stations

A fully-functioning prototype has been constructed of a new bridge tipped to be the future of accessible railway stations. The AVA accessible bridge is designed...
Tram lines

Tram infrastructure amongst unexpected finds on Aberdeen’s Union Street project

THE project team working on the £17 million transformation of Aberdeen's Union Street have revealed the hidden obstructions they have uncovered whilst working on...

Prince Charles visits repaired Aberdeenshire bridge

PRINCE Charles has visited Cambus O'May suspension bridge to see the 'significant' repairs which have been undertaken on the 20th century crossing. The project, led...
Bridge aerial

Bridges to be demolished and rebuilt as part of £140m East Kilbride enhancement project

TWO railway bridges are to be demolished and replaced with more modern structures this weekend as part of Network Rail's £140 million East Kilbride...

Final tracks laid on Edinburgh’s £207m trams to Newhaven project

THE final tracks have been laid in Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project to connect the capital's existing tram system to the new line. Passenger services...