Pioneering Net-Zero Roads: Centre of Excellence Unveils Landmark SuperSite Trial Results and New Knowledge Bank for Low-Carbon Materials
The Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads has completed its largest trial to date, testing innovative low-carbon materials on a 2km stretch of Scottish B road - with several alternatives matching or exceeding traditional materials in performance. In this interview from Road Expo Scotland, the team shares breakthrough findings, international innovations being tested in UK conditions, and insights on overcoming the barriers to achieving net-zero roads....
Listening to Scotland's Bridges: How Smart Sensors Are Preventing the Next Structural Disaster
Scotland's bridges tell stories spanning centuries—from weathered stone arches built when Robert Burns walked the earth to the soaring engineering triumph of the Queensferry Crossing. But as these structures age and traffic loads intensify, a critical question looms: how do we prevent the next catastrophic failure?
Transport Scotland Announce Partnership
Road Expo & Bridges Scotland will partner with Transport Scotland for 2025. Returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26-27 November, the collocated events will welcome over 2000 road, transport and bridge professionals from across Scotland...
Premier Infrastructure Events Return to Address Critical Challenges Facing Roads and Bridges
Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland co-locate at SEC, Glasgow on 26-27 November 2025, bringing together industry leaders to tackle skills shortages, ageing infrastructure, and sustainability challenges....