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A design contract to dual the A96, worth up to £50 million, is up for grabs with four well-respected organisations in the chase.

Clyde commuters using some of McGill’s busiest routes are set to benefit from a new Smart ticketing trial being introduced from 26 February.

HGVs to have 24hr accessThe Forth Road Bridge is to fully reopen tomorrow (Saturday) at 11pm.

Two 100-metre vessels to be built on the Clyde.The Minister for Transport and Islands has marked the formal start of construction of two new 100-metre ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network at Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited (FMEL) on the Clyde.

Good progress on repair workThe phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles to the Forth Road Bridge is continuing and the hours during which HGVs can cross the bridge are being extended.

A programme of tree and drainage clearance and the removal of loose rocks from the verge of the A82 is part of a major programme of enhanced maintenance works costing around £140,000 due to start next Monday on the route between Tarbet and Inverarnan.

Limited night time access for HGVs to begin this week

First meeting to look at future-proofing the facility The first meeting of the Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce has been convened by Minister for Transport and Islands, Derek Mackay.