A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued
Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland. In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Continued
Overnight slip road closures 30 December, 3 January and 6-11 January A series of northbound slip road closures is scheduled at M9 Junction 5, Cadgers Brae Roundabout, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out tree felling works. The M9 Junction 5 northbound off-slip will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on … Continued
UPDATE 16 January 2025: Following delays due to adverse cold weather, pedestrian crossing upgrade works at Bath Street will now continue until Friday 24 January 2025. Works at Albert Road will now begin on Monday 27 January, with traffic management removed on Friday 31 January as originally planned. Carriageway resurfacing, footway improvements and pedestrian crossing … Continued
Updated 18 December 2024: Due to transportation issues, the barrier installation on the A830 south of Mallaig is unable to go ahead as planned. As an immediate safety measure, the area will be coned with an extended 30mph speed restriction in place until a permanent solution is undertaken in January 2025. Temporary traffic lights will … Continued
Temporary reduced speed limits no longer in force Works to repair subsidence in the slip road exiting the northbound M80 at Junction 9 have been completed. The road is now open to traffic as normal and temporary speed restrictions on the M80 are no longer in force. The slip road was closed for safety on … Continued
Updated 17 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A83 between Ardgartan and Honeymoon Bridge have been paused and will resume on Tuesday 14 January 2025. Works begin Monday 2 December at 8pm Overnight road closure with diversion and timed access BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued
UPDATE 10 January 2025: Works south of Braidwood Farm will now go ahead on 14-17 January and be completed over four nights instead of five as previously advertised. Overnight road closures 14-17 January and 10 to 13 February 2025 A programme of overnight resurfacing works on two areas of the A702 near its junction with … Continued
Carriageway improvement works start on Tuesday 14 January 2025 Overnight lane closures and temporary traffic lights with convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A9 at the southern Ballinluig Junction. The works will involve surfacing and road marking improvements, … Continued
Updated December 2024: Due to low temperatures and poor weather conditions, these works have been cancelled and will be rescheduled in 2025. Works to begin Monday 2 December 2024 and will take place over three weeks 30mph speed limit to be in place on northbound carriageway while works undertaken Active travel improvements on the A9 … Continued
Drainage investigations works starting Monday 6 January Two-way and three-way traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 between South of Luss Junction and Culag Plantation. These drainage investigation works will continue until the morning of Tuesday 14 January between … Continued
Updated 11 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, surfacing works on the A85 Kilmaronaig will now be completed on Thursday 12 December. See new date below. Works begin on Thursday 28 November Motorists using the A85 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out next … Continued
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