Work starts on build of ‘iconic’ structure in Glasgow

WORK has commenced on the build of a new £12 million bridge over the Forth & Clyde Canal in Glasgow. Mackenzie Construction is leading the...

UK’s largest rail-mounted crane used on £2.9m Neilston project

THE largest rail-mounted crane in the UK has been used to lift pre-cast concrete components into place on Network Rail's £2.9 million project to...
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Glasgow eyes redesign of Thornwood roundabout and national cycle route

A public consultation has been launched on plans to upgrade a key section of the National Cycle Network Route 7 (NCN7) and the redesign...

Edinburgh could make temporary Covid-19 active travel network permanent

AN Edinburgh-wide consultation has been launched to seek views on whether or not work to the capital's active travel network should be retained beyond...

Bridge enhancement works to begin on East Kilbride railway line

WORK on three railway bridges in Hairmyres is set to get underway this month as part of Network Rail's East Kilbride enhancement project. The activity...

D&I Bain Ltd appointed to repair Highland road

D&I Bain Ltd has been appointed to carry out repair works along the U1992 Evanton to Swordale road in the Highlands. The Muir of Ord...

Work complete on £500,000 project to strengthen historic Paisley railway bridge

PAISLEY Gilmour Street station's B-listed railway bridge has had its lifespan extended by another 25 years following completion of a two-month project. The single span...

Glasgow’s £29.5m Govan – Partick Bridge to officially open next month

THE formal opening of the Govan - Partick Bridge in Glasgow is to take place on September 6. The crossing will be opened by ministers...
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Contractor sought for ‘biggest overhaul’ of Glasgow area since the 1970s

GLASGOW City Council is seeking a contractor to lead what it says will be the 'biggest overhaul' of the east side of Argyle...

BEAR Scotland boosts south east team with new appointments

BEAR Scotland has boosted its senior team with two 'key' appointments in its bridges team delivering the Scottish trunk road network management contract for...

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...

Bridge installed at new £15m train station in East Lothian

BAM Nuttall has installed a new footbridge as part of Network Rail's £15 million East Linton station development. The firm carried out the works across...

New Inverness swing bridge temporarily closes due to snags

INVERNESS' new Torvean Swing Bridge has been temporarily taken out of service to allow adjustments to be made following initial snagging issues. It was opened...

Work to begin on £24m Greenock project next month

WORK is to start in January 2026 on the £24 million redevelopment of central Greenock, Inverclyde Council has announced. Balfour Beatty is leading the project,...

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...

North Lanarkshire-created digital platform set to transform roads nationally

NORTH Lanarkshire Council and Amey have delivered an open-source digital platform for local authorities to access carbon data, materials comparison tools, and shared learning...

Edinburgh’s £207.3m trams to Newhaven project enters testing phase

EDINBURGH'S trams to Newhaven project is set to enter a testing and commissioning phase as the £207.3 million development nears completion. Two-way traffic will return to Leith...

Preparatory work underway on major Falkirk road project

FENCING is being installed in around Falkirk's Helix Park and A9/A904 as part of a project to improve road infrastructure in the area. Balfour Beatty...

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...

Funding boost in project to protect road workers

AMEY has secured additional funding to design an Impact Protection Vehicle (IPV) to protect workers when putting out traffic management on live carriageways. The firm...