Multi-billion pound Clyde Metro part of Scottish Government’s transport priorities
THE Scottish Government has confirmed its key priorities for future transport investment following the publication of the second strategic transport projects review (STPR2).
It said...
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...
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...
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...
Public invited to have its say on A96 options
THE Scottish Government has published the outcomes from the detailed appraisal carried out as part of the A96 Corridor Review - with the public...
New footbridge opens at Uddingston Railway Station
WORK has been completed on a project to deliver a new 75-tonne footbridge at Uddingston Railway Station.
The crossing was opened to the public after...
Highland Council confirms additional £20m investment in roads
THE Highland Council has agreed an additional investment of £20 million in the constituency's road maintenance programme.
The local authority has the longest road network...
Three contractors in the frame for fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme
THREE contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the fifth section of the A9 Dualling Programme from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie.
Balfour Beatty, Kier Transportation, and...
Essential rail improvements to see engineers work ‘around-the-clock’ over festive period
ENGINEERS are to work 'around-the-clock' this Christmas and New Year to deliver essential work across Scotland's railway.
Between December 24 and January 2, a new...
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...
Modifications required on new Inverness swing bridge
MODIFICATIONS are being considered to address 'teething issues' on Inverness' Torvean Bridge, The Highland Council has said.
The crossing, which opened in early June, was...
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...
Green light for active travel route between new Fife railway stations
PLANS have been approved for the creation of a fully accessible shared path between the new railway stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge.
The £6.118...
Work to begin on £500,000 Glenfinnan Viaduct project
OVER five kilometres of lineside fencing is to be renewed near the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct in a £500,000 Network Rail project.
The work, which will...
Galvanic anodes provide link to long-term repair
The availability of effective concrete repair and protection systems is vital to the upkeep of bridges. Jamie Squires, product manager at Sika, looks at...
All roads lead to Glasgow for return of live expo
ROAD Expo Scotland and the co-located Bridges Scotland event will mark a welcome return to face-to-face networking at the SEC Glasgow on December 1...
Historic Borders suspension bridge to be restored
SCOTTISH Borders Council has secured £249,000 in funding to support restoration of the almost 200-years-old Kalemouth Suspension Bridge.
The crossing is one of the earliest...
Glasgow bridge successfully demolished as rebuild begins
THE bridge over the railway on Shields Road in the southside of Glasgow was successfully demolished over the Easter weekend.
Engineers from Network Rail and...
Series of events mark 60th anniversary of iconic Forth Road Bridge
A series of events are taking place to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the construction of the iconic Forth Road Bridge.
The crossing opened to...
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...
