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…
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.
The Category A listed structure,…
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.
Bear Scotland has been testing different techniques in the hope of remedying a problem that has caused three closures to the bridge…
A number of landslides have impacted Scottish infrastructure after heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier this week.
The West Highland Line is closed after severe flooding on Monday night caused significant damage between Roy Bridge and Tulloch. It will remain closed between Fort William and Crianlarich until early next week while engineers…
Engineers are working to clear debris and reconnect communities following this week's landslip at the Falls of Cruachan in Scotland.
Network Rail is working with Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland to deal with the incident. The railway line to Oban and A85 trunk road, east of the Falls of Cruachan, were…
Damage caused as a result of a landslide in the Scottish Highlands is being assessed by Network Rail and Bear Scotland.
According to NCE sister title Ground Engineering, the landslide, which occurred on 19 December, brought down 40-60t of debris onto a railway line and further debris and boulders onto the…
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.
The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating…
Two Scottish road maintenance contracts have got underway this week.
Yesterday marked the first day for Amey’s new highways team in Scotland as they take over Transport Scotland’s improved roads maintenance contract in the North East, and Bear Scotland also began a new and enhanced contract to retain responsibility for managing…
Bridge works specialist Spencer Group has devised an innovative temporary walkway for the Connel Bridge in Scotland, ahead of major deck replacement works.
The cantilever steel bridge carries the A828 over Loch Etive near Connel and is grade-II listed. It was designed by Sir William Arrol and was the second largest…
Transport Scotland has named Bear Scotland and Amey as the preferred bidders to take over its improved roads maintenance contracts in the North West and North East respectively.
The North West contract is worth up to an estimated £730M and sees Bear continuing in the role it has had since 2012.…
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