New guide showcases impact of bridges on development of Dumfries
A new guide has been produced to highlight the impact of bridges on the development of Dumfries since the Middle Ages.
The resource, which can...
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...
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...
Cost of project to return Glasgow’s M8 to full capacity rises to £126-156m
THE cost of the project to return Glasgow's M8 to full capacity now stands at £126-152 million, Transport Scotland has said.
Ongoing design and construction...
BEAR Scotland begins £720m south east contract
RESPONSIBILITY for managing and maintaining 314 miles of trunk roads in the south east of Scotland has officially been transferred to BEAR Scotland.
In March,...
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...
Plans unveiled for build of footbridge at historic Dumfries station
PLANS have been launched to make Dumfries train station more accessible through the build of a new footbridge.
It comes as part of a Network...
Work complete on £3m bridge project in Killiecrankie
WORK has been completed on a £3 million Network Rail project to renew Rannoch Road bridge in Killiecrankie.
The six-month programme started in September 2024...
Series of events will mark 60th anniversary of Forth Road Bridge
A series of events are to be held later this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge.
The iconic crossing opened...
Balfour Beatty hails ‘momentous’ milestone as iconic Edinburgh bridge nears reopening
EDINBURGH'S North Bridge is to reopen to two-way traffic following the completion of essential works on its concrete deck.
The crossing has been closed to...
Temporary bridge proposed on £116m Network Rail project
NETWORK Rail has launched plans for the build of a temporary bridge in Fife as part of its £116 million Levenmouth rail project.
The organisation...
Queensferry Crossing to be ‘monitored’ following closure
THE Queensferry Crossing has been closed because of ‘unique’ weather conditions, the cabinet secretary for transport, infrastructure and connectivity has said.
Michael Matheson spoke with...
Scottish Government ‘remains committed to dualling the A96’
SCOTLAND'S transport secretary has reiterated the Scottish Government’s 'unwavering commitment' to fully dual the A96 from Inverness to Aberdeen.
Fiona Hyslop MSP has provided an...
Listed building consent secured for Dumfries train station project
A Network Rail accessibility project at Dumfries Railway Station is to get underway in 2024 after listed building consent was secured.
Plans will see the...
Local materials used on new £280,000 bridge at Doune Castle
A new £238,000 pedestrian bridge built by Beaver Bridges has been officially opened at Doune Castle.
The crossing comes as part of a collaborative partnership...
Rannoch Viaduct set for essential £1.6m repair project
A section of the West Highland railway line between Crianlarich and Fort William is to close for nine days in March to allow for...
Design for £35m Edinburgh project passes crucial milestone
A full design for the £35 million George Street and First New Town project in Edinburgh has been approved by the capital's council.
The news...
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...
Damaged sections of historic viaduct to be removed from River Spey
A tender for the removal of sections of a historic viaduct from the River Spey is set to be published in February.
Built between 1883-86,...
Critical work in replacing Balliemore Bridge carried out
THE next stage in a critical project to replace Balliemore Bridge in Cowal has been carried out.
The original crossing was demolished following its partial...
