Scotland's Premier Infrastructure Events Return to Address Critical Challenges Facing Roads and Bridges

Scotland's Premier Infrastructure Events Return to Address Critical Challenges Facing Roads and Bridges

  • Road Expo & Bridges Scotland 2025, 26-27 November, SEC Glasgow
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  • Visit the Bridges Scotland website


2nd Sep 2025

Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland co-locate at SEC, Glasgow on 26-27 November 2025, bringing together industry leaders to tackle skills shortages, ageing infrastructure, and sustainability challenges 

GLASGOW, 2nd September  2025 – Scotland's transport infrastructure community will gather at the SEC, Glasgow on 26-27 November for Road Expo Scotland and Bridges Scotland, two co-located events addressing the most pressing challenges facing the sector today.  

In partnership with Transport Scotland, Road Expo Scotland focuses on the key themes of Resilience, Innovation, Skills, and Sustainability, while Bridges Scotland tackles the critical issue of Managing Ageing Infrastructure. Together, the events will bring together over two thousand delegates from across Scotland's transport sector. 

Critical Industry Challenges Take Centre Stage 

The events come at a crucial time for Scotland's infrastructure. Road Expo Scotland will feature a Ministerial keynote from Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop, alongside panels addressing the transport skills shortage and Scotland's journey toward Net Zero. Major project updates including the A9 Dualling Programme will provide strategic insights for the sector. 

Bridges Scotland addresses what many are calling an infrastructure crisis, with sessions including "Local Authority Structures: A ticking time bomb?" and critical case studies from the Forth Road Bridge main cable inspections to emergency response following Storm Babette damage. 

"Scotland's transport infrastructure faces unprecedented challenges that require the entire industry to work together," said Gordon Kirk, Transport Portfolio Director at Hemming Group. "These events provide an essential platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and practical solutions that will help secure the future of our transport networks." 

Industry Support and Innovation Showcase 

WSP headlines Road Expo as theatre sponsor, demonstrating the commitment of major consultancies to addressing Scotland's infrastructure challenges. Exhibitors include some of the biggest names in the Road Infrastructure sector including Amey, Kier Transportation, BEAR Scotland, Swarco, Yunex Traffic, and John McGeady, showcasing the latest innovations in road technology, safety systems, and sustainable solutions. 

Bridges Scotland brings together specialist bridge engineering companies such as ACROW Global (gold sponsor), Freyssinet, Banagher, Riegl UK, VolkerLaser, and Maurer, displaying cutting-edge assessment technologies, construction techniques, and infrastructure solutions. 

Strong Industry Partnership 

The events are supported by Scotland's leading transport and engineering institutions, with Transport Scotland as official content partner, ICE Scotland, SCOTS, IHE, CIHT and ITS UK. Road Expo Scotland also benefits from support from the Road Safety Marking Association and Road Surface Treatments Association, while Bridges Scotland is also backed by NASC and the Bridge Owners Forum. 

Both events are supported by Hemming Group's specialist publications Highways Magazine and Bridge Design & Engineering, ensuring comprehensive coverage and knowledge sharing across the sector. 

"The scale of Scotland's bridge infrastructure challenges demands urgent action and innovation," said Lisa Bentley, Bridges Scotland Event Director. "This year's programme brings together the expertise, technologies, and strategic thinking needed to address the maintenance crisis facing bridge owners across Scotland." 

Programme Highlights 

Road Expo Scotland features panels on digital road transformation, EV infrastructure development, and active travel solutions, alongside technology demonstrations and major project case studies. The skills challenge panel brings together industry leaders to address workforce development in a competitive market. 

Bridges Scotland delivers critical content on emergency response, heritage bridge restoration, advanced assessment techniques, and sustainable bridge design, with case studies from major Scottish infrastructure projects. 

Both events include comprehensive exhibition areas, structured networking opportunities, and free attendance for all delegates. 

Event Details 

What: Road Expo Scotland & Bridges Scotland 2025 When: 26-27 November 2025 Where: SEC, Scotland Registration: Free attendance - https://www.road-expo.com/ 

The events are organised by Hemming Group, publishers of Highways Magazine and Bridge Design & Engineering.