Scottish Roads Partnership preferred bidder for M8, M73 and M74 upgrades

The Scottish Roads Partnership has been given preferred bidder status by Transport Scotland for the upgrade of the M8, M73 and M74 motorways. Work on the €484.35 million (£415 million) M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements programme, which includes widening sections of each of the motorways, is scheduled to be completed by spring 2017. The Scottish Roads Partnership consortium consists of Ferrovial Agroman (Amey) and Lagan.
August 23, 2013 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe Scottish Roads Partnership has been given preferred bidder status by 4068 Transport Scotland for the upgrade of the M8, M73 and M74 motorways.

Work on the €484.35 million (£415 million) M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements programme, which includes widening sections of each of the motorways, is scheduled to be completed by spring 2017. The Scottish Roads Partnership consortium consists of 2717 Ferrovial Agroman (2958 Amey) and 2340 Lagan.
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