#OnThisDay in 1982 the Kessock Bridge opened. The project was overseen by Ove Arup and Crouch & Hogg and built by Redpath Dorman Long and Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Co. The bridge remains a key part of the trunk road network in the Highlands. #Archives #Scotland

You'd think that this #1970s image was already shared here before, but no! Our vast collection keeps on giving interesting #carspotting pics of #Glasgow's roads 🙂🚘🚘🚘🏙 When was this? What are the makes and models of the vehicles pictured here? Let us know below! #Archives

#OnThisDay in 1984 the Kylesku Bridge was opened to traffic by Queen Elizabeth II. The bridge was designed by Ove Arup & Partners and built by Morrison Construction. It has become an icon of the #NC500 and its unique design has seen it win several awards! #Archives #Scotland

The M90 Kinross Bypass opened in December 1971. It was built by Fitzpatrick & Sons. This section of the motorway featured a concrete carriageway, some of which was only recently removed. This photo shows the road shortly before completion, south of Junction 6. #Archives

Townhead Interchange was the first section of the M8 motorway built in #Glasgow. This photo, taken this week in 1969, shows the road and several new developments under construction. Many of these are now gone. What stands out for you? #Archives

⚠️ (UPDATE 10/8/25) Please be advised that due to forecast heavy rain, the closure on the northbound #A898 Erskine Bridge will remain in place until 6am until 12/8/25 👉 swtrunkroads.scot/scottish-south… Traffic Scotland West Dunbartonshire Council Glasgow City Council RenCouncil Argyll and Bute Council #PlanAhead

#ThenAndNow This week we're visting the south portal of the Clyde Tunnel, comparing the 1960s with today. Originally named the "Linthouse Tunnel" during its planning stage, the tunnel was completed in 1964. This photo was taken from the park on Govan Road. #Glasgow #Archives

This week in 1981 the #M77 Dumbreck Road Connection opened to traffic. The last of the "original" #Glasgow motorway schemes, it was designed by Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick and built by Whatlings. It cost £4 million. Here's the view from Nithsdale Avenue in 1982. #Archives

The M90 between Arlary and Bridge of Earn was built in two phases, opening in March 1977 and October 1980. Babtie Shaw & Morton was the main designer and the contractors were Whatlings and Tarmac Construction. #Archives #Scotland

Thank you for your reactions and comments to last week's #carspotting image of #Glasgow's #GreatWesternRoad in the #1970s! Here's a view of GWR looking west. We love it when you share your memories or simply identify the makes and models pictured - comment below! 🙂 #Archives

This stunning concrete arch bridge was designed by W.A Fairhurst & Partners and completed in 1965 as part of the A876 Bonnybridge Bypass! It was converted to motorway in 1974. In this photo from 1979, works to extend the motorway to Bowtrees are underway. #Archives #Scotland

Back to the 1990s today with a photo of Claylands Interchange, built as part of the M8 extension to the Edinburgh city bypass. The extension was built by Balfour Beatty and opened in December 1995. Fairhurst and Scott Wilson were involved as designers. #Edinburgh #Archives

#OnThisDay in 1993 the #M8 St James Flyovers were officially opened to traffic. Designed by Scott Wilson and built by Balfour Beatty, the project cost £27.5 million. The flyover's provided a link to the #A737, bypassing the overloaded St James Roundabout. #Glasgow #Archives

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#OnThisDay in 1966 the Tay Road Bridge was officially opened to traffic. Designed by William Fairhurst and built by Duncan Logan Ltd, it cost £6 million. Steelwork was supplied by Dorman Long. The bridge is seen here shortly after its completion. #Dundee #Archives