Scotland's A83 Rest and Be Thankful has closed again as heavy and persistent rainfall caused several landslips over the weekend, an occurrence which will become more frequent with climate change, an expert has warned.
The cost of eight major Scottish infrastructure projects has soared by £55M in just six months and the nation is unlikely to meet its promised £26bn infrastructure investment, a watchdog has warned.
Bear Scotland will begin a project to install automated diversionary barriers at the Queensferry Crossing tonight, Monday 25 September, on behalf of Transport Scotland.
Transport Scotland has alerted suppliers that it will be establishing a technical services framework for asset management on the trunk road network.
Transport Scotland has restarted its search for a contractor to construct the long-awaited dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy in a contract worth £150M.
Track installation for Scotland's £116M Levenmouth rail restoration project was completed on late last week when Scottish transport minister Fiona Hyslop installed the final clip in the new track.
Transport Scotland has announced that the procurement process for the upgrade of the Ardrossan Harbour in south west Scotland is being paused due to a cost hike triggered by additional complex work and inflation.
Transport Scotland has begun ground investigations for a scheme to improve the condition of Old Military Road before its use as a long-term diversion for the A83 Rest and Be Thankful.
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.
The transport brief has been restored to cabinet level in the Scottish government, after First Minister Humza Yousaf changed cabinet secretary Màiri McAllan’s role to incorporate it.
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