Overview

Join CIHT Scotland as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Tay Road Bridge. Since opening in August 1966, the Tay Road Bridge (A92) has provided a vital link across the River Tay between Dundee and Fife, supporting travel, business and communities across the region. In this presentation, Stuart Baird of the Scottish Roads Archive will examine the bridge's history, from its early planning and construction to its enduring contribution to Scotland's transport network.

The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session with attendees.

Presenter

Stuart Baird, Founder and Chair, Scottish Roads Archive

Stuart Baird is a Chartered Engineer and Erskine Bridge Team Leader at Transport Scotland, with nearly 20 years’ experience in structures and infrastructure management across Scotland’s motorway and trunk road network. Alongside his professional role, he is passionate about the history of Scotland’s 20th-century roads and is Founder and Chair of the Scottish Roads Archive, the largest archive of its kind in the country.

Who is this event for?

This event will be of interest to transport and infrastructure professionals, engineers, planners, academics, students and those with an interest in the history and development of Scotland's transport network.
The presentation is particularly relevant to professionals working in highways, bridge engineering, transport planning, asset management and infrastructure delivery, as well as members of CIHT, local authorities, Transport Scotland, consultants and contractors. It may also appeal to those with an interest in civil engineering heritage and the evolution of major transport infrastructure.

Suitable for attendees at all career stages, from students and early career professionals through to experienced practitioners, the event offers an opportunity to learn about the planning, construction and long-term legacy of one of Scotland's most significant transport structures.

Accessibility and Inclusion, Help & Support

We are working to ensure that the event is as comfortable and inclusive as possible.

You can contact us in confidence to ask questions and/or to let us know of any accessibility requirements or adjustments that you may have: regions@ciht.org.uk.