Bear Scotland will begin a project to install automated diversionary barriers at the Queensferry Crossing tonight, Monday 25 September, on behalf of Transport Scotland.
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Watch: Managing and preparing for ice accretion to prevent closures on the Queensferry Crossing
Bear Scotland bridges manager Chris Tracey discusses the efforts to mitigate ice formation on the crucial road crossing which has been forced to close on four separate occasions, due to ice falling on to the carriageway from the cables and towers, since the bridges completion in 2017. Explore the results…
Balfour Beatty begins piling works for £16.8M Kincardine Bridge upgrade
The project to replace the southern viaduct of the A985 Kincardine Bridge near Falkrirk, Scotland has moved to the next stage with Balfour Beatty starting piling works for the construction of a temporary bridge that will minimise disruption to road users during the main construction phase.
Traffic diversion only remedy to Queensferry Crossing’s falling ice woes
A barrier system will be installed to divert traffic from the Queensferry Crossing road bridge following failed attempts to keep it open when ice falls from the cable stays.
Scottish infrastructure severely impacted by landslides after heavy thunderstorms
A number of landslides have impacted Scottish infrastructure after heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier this week.
Work begins to clear Scots landslip blocking road and railway
Engineers are working to clear debris and reconnect communities following this week's landslip at the Falls of Cruachan in Scotland.
Scots landslide blocks A85 trunk road and railway
Damage caused as a result of a landslide in the Scottish Highlands is being assessed by Network Rail and Bear Scotland.
Scots bridge upgrade on track as tenders submitted
A major project to replace an 80m section of the Kincardine Bridge, near Falkirk in Scotland, has taken a significant step forward, with tenders for a contract with an estimated value of £16M now submitted to Transport Scotland.
Amey and Bear Scotland begin two Scottish road maintenance contracts
Two Scottish road maintenance contracts have got underway this week.
Unique temporary walkway to be installed on historic Scots bridge during refurb
Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has devised an innovative temporary walkway for the Connel Bridge in Scotland, ahead of major deck replacement works.