East Lothian Council and Balfour Beatty Project Wins Civil Engineering Award
What happened
The project to replace the Markle Level Crossing near East Linton, managed by East Lothian Council and delivered by Balfour Beatty, won the Rail Infrastructure Project category at the Scottish Civil Engineering Awards. The work involved constructing a single-span bridge and a one-kilometre diversionary road at Markle Steading.
Why it matters
The new bridge replaces one of only two remaining level crossings on Scotland’s East Coast Main Line. This infrastructure improvement removes delays caused by lowered level crossing barriers and reduces risk to road users and the national rail network.
Who's involved
- East Lothian CouncilManaged the project partnership with Balfour Beatty
- Balfour BeattyDelivered the bridge and diversionary road construction
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Balfour BeattySpeculative
Balfour Beatty could see enhanced reputation, which might affect future contract funding or investment opportunities.
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The entities involved
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East Lothian Council
Scottish unitary authority council in East Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Balfour Beatty
company