September 30, 2024

BORDERS DONKEY SANCTUARY RECEIVES £750 FROM BEAR SCOTLAND

The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary in St Boswells has received a £750 donation to help the charity continue their efforts in giving rescued donkeys a second chance at life. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the South East, including the Queensferry Crossing, the Edinburgh City Bypass, … Continued

September 30, 2024

CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS ON M8 JUNCTION 3 OFF-SLIP

Overnight slip road closure 3 October 2024 The slip road exiting the M8 eastbound at Junction 3 Livingston will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 3 October, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair defects in the carriageway. This closure will also be utilised to carry out … Continued

September 30, 2024

CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS ON A985 AT KINCARDINE

Overnight road closure 2 October 2024 The A985 will be closed between Longannet Roundabout and Kincardine Bridge from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 2 October, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair defects in the carriageway. A signed diversion route will be in place via the A977 Toll Road … Continued

September 30, 2024

BRIDGE WORKS ON A702 SOUTH OF WEST LINTON

Overnight road closures 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 October 2024 The A702 south of West Linton will be closed overnight on the weekend nights of 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 October, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to undertake essential ground works and lift new precast concrete retaining walls into place … Continued

September 27, 2024

FENCING WORKS ON M9 SOUTHBOUND AT GRANGEMOUTH

Hard shoulder closure for seven weeks, commencing 7 October 2024 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace approximately 1000 metres of boundary fence on the southbound M9 between Junctions 5 and 4, near Grangemouth and Polmont, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £75,000. Vegetation clearance and fencing replacement work will begin on … Continued

September 27, 2024

TRAFFIC LOOP INSTALLATION ON M8 HERMISTON GAIT SLIP ROAD

Overnight slip road closure Monday 7 October 2024 The eastbound off-slip at M8 Junction Hermiston Gait 1 will be closed for works to install traffic detector loops on the night of Monday 7 October, between 20:30 and 06:00. Traffic wishing to join the A720 westbound will be directed onwards to Hermiston Gait Roundabout to take … Continued

September 27, 2024

A68 BRIDGE WORKS SOUTH OF EARLSTON TOWN

Overnight road closure 30 September 2024 The A68 will be closed at Earlston Bridge from 20:00 until 06:00 on the night of Monday 30 September, as part of the ongoing project to refurbish and replace the bearings of the bridge spanning Leader Water. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is carrying out the works. A … Continued

September 25, 2024

BRIDGE REPAIRS ON M9 JUNCTION 1 SOUTHBOUND ON-SLIP

Overnight slip road closure 5 October 2024 The slip road onto the M9 southbound at Junction 1 Newbridge Roundabout will be closed on the night of 5 October, to carry out essential repairs to the parapet of a bridge carrying the motorway to M8 Junction 2. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out … Continued

September 25, 2024

FORTH ROAD BRIDGE DOORS OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY

The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day is set to take place for the third year in succession on Saturday 28 September. The Forth Bridges exhibition at Transport Scotland’s Contact and Education Centre will be open to the public from 9am until 4:30pm, featuring a special exhibition to celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary, as well … Continued

September 24, 2024

DRAINAGE INVESTIGATIONS ON A82 NORTH OF CRIANLARICH

Drainage investigation works from Monday 30 September planned for five days Temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 North of Crianlarich.   These drainage investigation works will continue for five days between the hours of … Continued

September 23, 2024

TRAFFIC RETURNS TO A83 REST AND BE THANKFUL

UPDATE: Due to the improved weather forecast, traffic is now running on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful 24 hours a day. Weather and hillside conditions are being monitored closely, and the Old Military Road remains on standby should the short local diversion be required. Traffic to return to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful … Continued

September 23, 2024

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING PLANNED ON A87 NORTH OF SLIGACHAN

Works begin on Monday 21 October Overnight road closure with amnesties   BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to undertake essential resurfacing works from Monday 21 October.   The improvements will involve resurfacing the road to make it more durable and resilient against inclement weather, and upgrading road markings for better … Continued