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M74 Completion scheme recognised for excellence in procurement

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:52:49 +0000

Transport Minister Keith Brown today hailed the Scottish Government's record of delivering major transport projects in bringing benefits to the Scottish economy and minimising costs to the public purse.

This follows Transport Scotland, along with the three local authorities involved in the M74 Completion project, receiving a prestigious award for the procurement of the major new link in Scotland's transport infrastructure.

Certified - M74 apprentices graduate

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:06:22 +0100

Apprentices working on the M74 Completion scheme were presented with their certificates by Transport Minister Keith Brown last week, signalling the successful end of a two year modern apprenticeship course.

M74 will benefit Scottish Economy

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:00:18 +0100

The new M74 motorway will generate as many as 20,000 jobs for the Scottish economy, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, Alex Neil said today.

The improved transport link, completed by between £15 - £20 million under budget, supported 900 jobs during its three year construction.

Completed eight months ahead of schedule, the M74 is expected to take around 20,000 vehicles per day off the M8 reducing peak hour journey times by up to 10 minutes.

Speaking at the opening ceremony Alex Neil said:

Minister goes back to the future on the eve of the M74 opening

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:47:23 +0100

Glasgow’s present and forgotten past - uncovered as part of the M74 Completion project - have been preserved together for future generations in two ’time capsules’ buried today on the eve of the new motorway opening.

A two million tonne recycle for the M74

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:08:52 +0100

Clean and green bill of health for M74 completion

Over 2.1 million tonnes of recycled material has been used in the construction of the M74 completion – making it one of Scotland’s biggest ever use of recycled materials in a modern day transport project.

Three quarters of the 2.5 million tonnes of material required for construction was sourced from within 15 miles of the project, and also included thousands of tonnes of earth given a clean bill of health from a 'soil hospital'.

M74 Completion - Keeping the public informed

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:08:43 +0100

A series of radio adverts featuring important information for drivers ahead of next week’s opening of the M74 Completion scheme, start broadcasting across Scotland today.

The ads, which will appear from today on Radio Clyde, Real Radio, Radio Forth and Westsound, will point drivers to the M74 Completion website where they can get important information on this new strategic route in the central Scotland motorway network.

M74 Completion helps Clyde Gateway deliver nearly 700 jobs for Glasgow

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:15:44 +0100

The M74 Completion scheme has been the catalyst for attracting two major developers to invest in Clyde Gateway’s East site.

Alex Neil Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment today announced that the regeneration company is in advanced negotiations with two major property development companies to invest £14 million in the Clyde Gateway East site which will bring nearly 700 jobs to Glasgow.

The Clyde Gateway East site is adjacent to the new motorway’s Fullarton Road junction 2a.

Mr Neil said:

M74 Completion eight months early and significantly under budget

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:12:11 +0100

The M74 Completion scheme, which will open to traffic in two weeks time, is on course to be between £15 and £20 million under budget, Alex Neil said today.

M74 Completion Scheme opens to traffic in three weeks

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:30:15 +0100

Information available for drivers

Ahead of the opening of the M74 Completion scheme to traffic on Tuesday 28 June, Infrastructure Secretary, Alex Neil today encouraged drivers to prepare themselves for the opening of the new motorway.

Royal opening for M74 next month

Mon, 23 May 2011 09:29:22 +0100

The Duke of Gloucester will visit Scotland on 28 June to formally open the new M74, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment Alex Neil announced today.

Mr Neil was speaking as he confirmed details of the Royal Opening for this £445 million flagship project which is expected to bring significant benefits to Glasgow and beyond.

Mr Neil said: