Transport Scotland to lead strategic sessions at Road Expo & Bridges Scotland 2025

The co-located events will showcase Transport Scotland’s strategic priorities, major project updates, and vision for Scotland’s transport future.

Key Transport Scotland Participation

Road Expo will feature a ministerial keynote on road safety strategy, alongside major project updates, including the A9 Dualling Programme from Gemma Patterson, head of programme delivery. Transport Scotland’s ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 public EV charge points by 2030 will be outlined, supporting Scotland’s transition to Net Zero by 2045.

Hugh Gillies, director of roads at Transport Scotland, will lead discussions on addressing the critical transport skills shortage, while Alan Ferguson, materials advisor, will discuss data-driven road maintenance planning.

Bridges Scotland will showcase Transport Scotland’s bridge expertise through presentations on the Forth Road Bridge main cable inspection programme and asset management frameworks for Scotland’s bridge infrastructure.

Industry Leadership

The events, organised in partnership with Transport Scotland, will bring together over 2,000 delegates from across Scotland’s transport sector, including representatives from every major Scottish local authority, contractors, consultants, and technology providers.

Khalifa Bokhammas, conference production manager at Hemming Group, said: “This year’s programme demonstrates Transport Scotland’s leadership in addressing Scotland’s most pressing transport challenges. From the A9 Dualling to EV infrastructure and bridge asset management, these events provide unparalleled access to the strategic thinking and technical expertise shaping Scotland’s transport future. The partnership with Transport Scotland ensures delegates receive the most current insights into policy direction and major project delivery.”

Scott Lees, head of network maintenance and roads delivery directorate at Transport Scotland, said: “Road Expo and Bridges Scotland provide an essential platform for Transport Scotland to share our strategic vision and engage with industry partners. These events enable us to showcase major programmes like the A9 Dualling, discuss our Net Zero commitments, and collaborate on solutions to challenges such as skills development and infrastructure resilience. The dialogue and partnerships formed at these events are crucial for delivering Scotland’s transport priorities.”

Programme Highlights

• Ministerial Keynote: Road safety strategy and lifelong learning approach
• A9 Dualling Programme: Updates on Scotland’s largest transport infrastructure project
• EV Infrastructure: Roadmap to over 30,000 public charge points by 2030
• Net Zero Strategy: Decarbonising Scotland’s road network operations
• Forth Bridge Engineering: Advanced inspection and maintenance programmes
• Skills Challenge: Cross-sector collaboration on workforce development

Registration and Access

Both events are free to attend and open to all transport sector professionals. Registration is available at www.road-expo.com and www.bridges-scotland.com.