Eastford Excavations

@ScotRoadArchive Big changes on the left, Safeway well gone,also the silver building which was an event space, can’t remember name, gone, worked on the earthworks for the Safeway, infilled the surrounding roads to form it.

#ThenAndNow time again! 🛣 This week we're in Livingston at Almondvale Boulevard. The original photo, taken in the mid-90s looks west. Many changes here now and a difficult shot to line up. What changes can you see? #livingston #archives #scotland #1990s

@ScotRoadArchive Great photo, couple of Ecluid 35 toners and Cat 235

We're off to the North East today! Here's a photo of the Stonehaven Bypass where work is underway to construct the dual carriageway at the Fetteresso Viaduct. Certainly a famous landmark on the way to Aberdeen. 🚧🤩 #archives #scotland #civilengineering #history

@GAPGroupHire Sorry for your loss, Douglas was a true gentlemen.

It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas Anderson. Douglas was a true visionary in the world of hire, and his life dedicated to the business has enabled GAP to be where it is today. This is an incredibly tough time for all our family. It goes without saying, along with the rest of the Board, we will continue to build on Douglas’ legacy. Mark and Iain Anderson

@ScotRoadArchive Quite a big junction when you see it without trees, road home most nights

It's #ThenAndNow time again! Here's another comparison of the M8 at Shotts. We're looking towards #Edinburgh in both images, the first of which is from 1970. Many changes to spot here? #archives #scotland

@ScotRoadArchive Cat D6 dozer and a couple of Volvo Cocums dump trucks I think.

We're on the old A90 today. This is north of Glenfarg and works to construct the new M90 are underway. The photo dates from 1978. Quite a traffic jam present! #archives #scotland #1970s #civilengineering

@ScotRoadArchive A lot happening there well on way to completion, there’s an MDW RB in the pic, probably they where main contractor

Today we are on the A739 between Shieldhall and Linthouse, seen under construction in this 1967 pic. The cranes on the Clyde are long gone, while the high rises of Broomhill remain. Southern General on the left and lots of great cars visible too. #archives #glasgow #carspotting

@ScotRoadArchive Milk tanker in middle lane, used to work on them when I left school! Many years ago…Skoda, Vauxhall Astra, Cavalier? Ford escort van, couple of Fords maybe escorts on other side…

Happy Boxing Day! This new wintry image of #Glasgow's M8 motorway at Townhead from late #1980s certainly fits this time of the year, with our often gloomy weather. Why not have some fun identifying the vehicles pictured? #carspotting! 🏙🛣️🚗🚗 #archives #Scotland

Merry Christmas to all.

@ScotRoadArchive Hope you all have a good Christmas.

Merry #Christmas from the Scottish Roads Archive! 🎅🎄🥳 Here's a very snowy M8 motorway at Cumbernauld Road back in January 1987. 🌨❄⛄ © Newsquest (Herald & Times). #scotland #snow #1980s

@ScotRoadArchive Nice photo, couple of old bings that are long gone now

December 1968 saw the completion of the A725 Bellshill Bypass. Designed by Babtie and built by Whatlings, it provided a link between the M74 at Raith and the A8. This photo shows the road under construction at Orbiston and the view towards Hamilton. #archives #Christmas #1960s

After 17 years with us and at the age of 70! Retirement is well earned, all the best from all at Eastford, Wully, always a place here for you, thank you from everyone.

@ScotRoadArchive Worked on it for a few months with D8s and boxes

#OnThisDay in 1991 the M74 from Millbank to Nether Abington was completed. Designed by Carl Bro and built by Balfour Beatty, it was first three lane section of the motorway to open. Abington Services is seen under construction. #archives #CivilEngineering #Construction

@ScotRoadArchive Not much changed there! Dick Hampton was the earth works company who shaped most of Cumbernauld back in the 60s, they said it was the job that they lost a fortune on due to the weather, they where also the earthworks contractor on the M74 at Hamilton around the same time.

How about an aerial #ThenAndNow? What better place to do this than lovely #Cumbernauld? No date on the original photo sadly but this view is looking north east over the Seafar Interchange showing the difference of over 40-50 years. #archives #dronephotography

@ScotRoadArchive It must have been a massive difference for the HGV drivers of the day

#ThenAndNow When the first section of the M8 Harthill Bypass opened the service area hadn't yet been constructed. This view, from 1966 and looking west from Westcraigs Road overbridge, shows a sparse looking view compared to now! #Edinburgh #Archives

@ScotRoadArchive The days before drones! Climb up onto a silo for best view.

Much of the A80 was rebuilt in the 1950s & 60s. This photo, taken in 1963, shows construction of the road at Old Inns, Cumbernauld. The original carriageway is visible on the right. The service station (the white building) is still open as a Shell garage today. #archives

@ScotRoadArchive Good selection of plant there, Cat D6, Cat 941, JCB 3C and what looks like a JCB 812 at top I think.

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

@AB2Kplant All the best to you both, well done.

@ScotRoadArchive Remember driving from end to end after last bridge was connected and thinking what a difference this will make.

#OnThisDay in 2011 the M74 Completion project was opened to traffic. It has become an important link in #Glasgow's motorway network. Here's the impressive Port Eglinton Viaduct under construction in August 2010. 🚧🛣 #Archives

@ScotRoadArchive Some difference now, Broxden roundabout looks totally different now, list of sub contractors a blast from the past, KPC, Kings, all long gone, one of KPCs last big jobs would have been M74 Douglas to Abington I think.

The Perth Western Bypass was officially opened on the 17th September 1985. It was one of the last sections of the A9 upgrade to open. Want to know more? Check out the opening booklet! 😍 #archives #scotland

@ScotRoadArchive Probably one of the last large jobs Shanks and McEwan completed.

An aerial shot today looking north on the A90 Forfar Bypass. Opened in July 1987, it was built by Shanks & McEwan. #scotland #archives #aerialphotography