No bridge too far: Govan – Partick structure beats storms to cross Europe

FARRANS’ decision to have the main span of the landmark Govan – Partick Bridge built entirely offsite is continuing to pay off, following the...

Work underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install new footbridge

WORK is underway at Clarkston Railway Station to install a new footbridge as part of the £140 million East Kilbride electrification project. Network Rail and...
Bridge renewal

Work completes ahead of schedule on renewal of Keith bridge

NETWORK Rail has completed renewal work on the Banff Turnpike railway bridge near Keith, allowing the A95 to reopen two weeks ahead of schedule. The...
Keith Gallacher, director of Complete Weed Control

Weed control specialist secures huge contract for trunk road network maintenance

COMPLETE Weed Control (CWC) is bringing a jobs boost to the Scotland's north east after securing a major maintenance contract for the region’s roads. The...

Moray bridge closes on safety grounds following ‘rapid deterioration’

CLODDACH Bridge in Moray has closed after a specialist inspection revealed 'substantial' corrosion and degradation of the structure. Moray Council said in 2019 the weight-bearing...
Fiona Hyslop MSP at A9

New delivery plan brings forward key elements of A9 dualling programme

THE remaining sections of the A9 dualling programme will be delivered using capital funding, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed. Fiona Hyslop MSP has announced the...

Team behind Glasgow’s £21.4m avenues project to host information event

THE team behind Glasgow City Council's £21.4 million avenues project is to host an information event this Thursday. Avenues Plus is a Sustrans-funded project which looks...
Cardross Bridge

Future of 18th century Stirling bridge secured following major repairs

THE future of a 'key' rural river crossing in Stirling has been secured following major repairs. Cardross Bridge carries the B8034 over the River Forth...

£16.9 million bridge installed on time in Ravenscraig

A major project to install a new railway bridge in Ravenscraig has been completed on time over the Easter weekend. Engineers worked around-the-clock for nine...

Sustainability through durability

This article contains paid-for content created in collaboration with Total UK – Bitumen Division. Rick Ashton, market development manager at Total UK – Bitumen Division,...
M8 Woodside Viaducts

WSP UK to provide technical advisory services for permanent repair to M8 Woodside Viaducts

WSP UK has been awarded a contract by Transport Scotland to provide technical advisory services for a permanent repair to the M8 Woodside Viaducts. This...

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...

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...

Fresh Kingussie Station plans launched

AN alternative planning application has been submitted by Network Rail as part of its proposals to make Kingussie Station fully accessible for passengers. The latest...

Farrans to begin build of new road in Paisley

FARRANS is to begin work in November on the creation of a new road and junction in Paisley as part of a £59 million...

Emergency maintenance work underway following deterioration of M8 bridges

EMERGENCY maintenance work is to be undertaken by Amey on some of the bridges making up the M8 viaduct in Glasgow. Pre-construction work and investigations...

Height of Scotland’s ‘most bashed’ bridge to be increased

WORK to replace the bridge deck on Scotland's most frequently struck bridge is to get underway. The Network Rail and North Lanarkshire Council project will...

Two Glasgow bridges to be strengthened in £2.3m project

A £2.3 million project to strengthen and repaint two bridges in the south side of Glasgow is to get underway this month (June). Network Rail...
Avochie Quarry near Huntly

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...

Network Rail unveils ‘groundbreaking’ bridge design

NETWORK Rail has unveiled a new bridge design which it said could 'transform' rail crossings across Britain. Made from Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) - a lightweight...