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...
Fiona Hyslop

A9 dualling exhibitions to be held later this month

FOLLOWING the announcement of the preferred route option for the A9 dualling pass of Birnam to Tay crossing scheme, local communities and road users...

Work begins on active travel scheme in Glasgow’s west end

JH Civil Engineering has commenced work on the delivery of Glasgow's Connecting Yorkhill and Kelvingrove active travel initiative. The first phase of the project -...
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...

500-tonne crane used to install new bridge in Glasgow’s southside

A new footbridge has been installed at Strathbungo in Glasgow's southside by Network Rail and Bam Nuttall. The single-span bridge was lifted into place over...

Ultrasonic de-icing could be used to stop Queensferry Crossing closures

ULTRASONIC de-icing and targeted vibration systems are being considered as methods to prevent the build-up of ice on the Queensferry Crossing. The bridge between Edinburgh...

Govan-Partick Bridge hits one million crossings milestone

MORE than one million pedestrian and cyclist crossings have taken place on the Govan-Partick Bridge since its opening in early September 2024, Glasgow City...

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...
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UK road markings ‘need to improve’ to unlock benefits of autonomous vehicles

BRITAIN faces a ‘wake-up call’ on self-driving vehicles unless the country’s road markings are significantly improved, Project Scotland has been told. The UK Government recently...

Lifespan of two Edinburgh bridges ‘significantly’ extended following £1.9m works

STORY Contracting has completed 'extensive' refurbishment to two Edinburgh city centre bridges on behalf of Network Rail. The £1.9 million project lasted nine months and...

Steel milestone for new bridge at heart of £250m Sighthill regeneration

A major milestone has been reached in the £250 million regeneration of Sighthill with the final section of steel that will be used to...

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...

Go-ahead for £475m cycle network covering entirety of Glasgow

PLANS for the creation of £475 million cycle network covering the entirety of Glasgow have been approved by the city's council. It will see the...

Tackling flooding and potholes ‘big priorities’ for Fife Council

NEW plans have been unveiled by Fife Council to tackle flooding and potholes in the constituency. The local authority said it will put £5.45 million...

Inverclyde set for £4m rail project

NETWORK Rail is set to commence work on a £4 million improvement project to bridges across the Inverclyde railway line. The upgrades aim to improve...
South city way

Final leg of Glasgow’s south city way completed

Work to deliver the final leg of Glasgow's south city way active travel route has been completed. Glasgow City Council said that cyclists will be...

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...

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...

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...
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...