Bridge build underway in Glasgow’s southside

WORK to construct a new bridge over the railway at Nithsdale Road in Glasgow's southside is underway following the demolition of the previous crossing. The...

Main roadworks phase of £24m Greenock project to begin

THE main roadworks phase of the £24 million transformation of Greenock is to begin at the end of July. Preparatory roadworks are scheduled to start...

Over £400m to be invested in guarding Scotland’s railway against extreme weather

SCOTLAND'S Railway has published its climate ready plan which sets out how the nation's railways will respond to the challenges of the changing climate. Published jointly by...
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Award-winning architect tells of delight at working on Renfrew Bridge project

A world-renowned architect has said it is 'fantastic' to be working on a project closer to home as his design of the £117 million...
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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...

Restoration of bridge connecting Scotland and England receives major award

A project to restore the Union Chain Bridge, which connects Scotland and England, has been recognised by some of the world's leading engineering organisations. A...

A platform for action as Kincardine Bridge work advances

OVER 30,000 tonnes of material have been used to create platforms to work from on the Transport Scotland project to demolish and replace part...

Inverness eyes redesign of key city centre street

THE Highland Council is to continue a consultation into a proposed new design for Academy Street in Inverness. The new design, known as option B, would...
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Major £54m Falkirk project to move onto ‘most extensive’ phase

BALFOUR Beatty is set to begin the 'most extensive' phase of Falkirk Council's A9/A904 Westfield project. The £54 million project will improve the infrastructure around...

Work begins on electrification of railway between Haymarket and Dalmeny

NINE days of major engineering work will begin this weekend to prepare the railway in Fife and connecting routes for electrification. The railway line will...
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Balfour Beatty confirms award of £185m A9 dualling contract

BALFOUR Beatty has confirmed it has been awarded a £185 million contract by Transport Scotland to dual the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, approximately...

Work on Edwardian suspension bridge to continue into new year

REPAIR work to the Cambus O' May suspension bridge will continue into the first couple of weeks of 2021, Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed. The B-listed...

The missing link: overcoming buildability challenges to deliver concrete bridge

CCL tells Project Scotland about its role in a project to reduce the number of vehicles on Congleton’s roads and boost the local economy...
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Ground investigation contract award marks latest A9 Dualling milestone

SOIL Engineering Geoservices has secured a ground investigation contract worth almost £635,000 for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig and Pitlochry to Killiecrankie sections of...

Glasgow eyes creation of ‘world class’ public transport network

GLASGOW City Council has unveiled its ambition to provide a 'world class' public transport network which 'draws people from their personal vehicle'. It comes as...

Green light for biggest ever single roads and infrastructure investment in North Lanarkshire

THE biggest single roads and infrastructure investment in North Lanarkshire's history has been given the go ahead. Glasgow city region cabinet approved the £190 million...

Network Rail to begin ‘essential’ £800,000 work on three bridges

NETWORK Rail is to begin a 'vital' £800,000 project to repair and repaint three railway bridges at Newton Station. The improvement works are designed to...

Ten-year plan unveiled to transform transport in Edinburgh

A ten-year plan has been unveiled to deliver a better connected and net zero carbon transport system in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council said...

Early September completion date targeted for ‘complex’ A68 repair job

BEAR Scotland has said it aims to complete repairs to the A68 near Fala by early September. A severe weather incident on August 12 resulted...

Edinburgh to enter ‘significant’ phase of trams to Newhaven project

WORK is progressing on the £207.3 million Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven project, with more than 60% of track now laid. A new phase of works...