Glasgow’s cycling network set for £4.8m boost

GLASGOW'S cycle network is set to be boosted after the city's council confirmed that up to £4.8 million of a new grant is to...

Transport Scotland reaffirms commitment to £3 billion A96 dualling project

SCOTTISH ministers have given the go-ahead for completing of the statutory procedures for the project to dual the A96 from Inverness to Nairn. The work...

Final bridge installed on A77 Maybole bypass project

A 'significant' milestone has been reached on the A77 Maybole bypass project, Transport Scotland has announced. It comes as contractor, Wills Bros Civil Engineering, completed...

Amey secures £400m Transport Scotland contract

AMEY has secured a £400 million contract from Transport Scotland to maintain and improve the motorways and trunk roads across the south west of...

Data shows £9.2m Denny eastern access road to be a success

MONITORING data has confirmed that the Denny eastern access road (DEAR) is delivering on all of its aims, Falkirk Council has revealed. The £9.2 million...

Bronze Age treasure hoped to be uncovered ahead of £118m bridge build

ARCHAEOLOGY students are to get the chance to potentially uncover Bronze Age treasure in advance of works starting on the build of the new...

Bishopbriggs railway bridge to receive £550,000 makeover

NETWORK Rail is set to begin a 'vital' £550,000 makeover of the rail bridge over Crowhill Road in Bishopbriggs. A programme of cleaning, repairs to...
Burns Statue

Public consultation to launch on Ayr’s Burns Statue Square plans

LOCAL residents and businesses are being invited to take part in a public consultation on the proposed designs for the redevelopment of Burns Statue...

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...
Balgray Railway Station

New £18.3m East Renfrewshire railway station nears completion

A new £18.3 million train station in East Renfrewshire is a step closer to opening later this year after engineers successfully installed its footbridge...

Ecological study required before Inverness bus gate is created

ECOLOGICAL studies are to be undertaken to determine whether or not it is viable to create a bus gate through the grounds of Raigmore...

Road by Glasgow’s George Square to reopen as project progresses

WORK to create a 'striking' new footway and carriageway on the north side of Glasgow's George Square is set to complete next week. Rainton Construction...
KerbDrain inlet plugs

‘Industry first’ inlet plugs tipped to enhance road project contractors

ACO Technologies has launched a reusable range of inlet plugs for its KerbDrain range, designed to boost civil and highways contractors working on road...

Contractor hailed for ‘outstanding’ work on Aberdour Harbour footbridge project

REALM Construction has completed the build of a new footbridge at Aberdour Harbour on behalf of Fife Council. The original bridge was damaged beyond repair...
Piling rig

Piling work underway at site of relocated Hairmyres Railway Station

WORK to install the foundations of a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres Railway Station has begun. Forming part of the East Kilbride enhancements project,...
Artist's impression

Plans unveiled for upgrades to street by Glasgow Central’s main entrance

PLANS have been unveiled for proposed public realm improvements to Gordon Street by Glasgow Central Station, with work scheduled to begin in the spring...

Report recommends that Glasgow metro plans progress

A metro system could be delivered in the Glasgow city region, after a three year report recommended that its business case and delivery plan...

Civil engineer looks to build on Lego bridge idea

A civil engineer who spent four months creating a giant Lego model of Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridge hopes to see his creation become Scotland’s...

Major milestone reached in Renfrew Bridge project

A major milestone has been achieved in the delivery of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde after the final section of...

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...