Update 4 August 2025: Due to the Met Office amber weather warning, surfacing works on the A86 are cancelled tonight (Monday 4 August). Works will resume on Tuesday 5 August. Resurfacing from Sunday 27 July Full road closures between 7pm and 6am with amnesties in place On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will … Continued
UPDATE 4 August 2025: Planned works tonight on the A7 have been cancelled due to Storm Floris. One additional night will therefore be required, with works now continuing until the night of Friday 15 August. Overnight road closures 29 July to 15 August 2025 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, … Continued
Updated 11 August 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A83 near Barfad Brae were cancelled last night (Sunday 10 August). Works will resume tonight (Monday 11 August) and resurfacing will be completed by 5am on Tuesday 12 August. Please see new dates below. Works will begin Thursday 24 July until morning … Continued
In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Continued
In one of the most significant upgrades to the historic Kincardine Bridge in recent years, an 80-metre section of the structure was successfully replaced earlier this year. The £16.85 million contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in February 2023, marking a major milestone in the ongoing preservation of the Category A listed bridge. The Kincardine … Continued
Overnight road closures 24, 25 and 28 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 south of Hillend are set to take place between 19:30 and 06:30 on the nights of Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Monday 28 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For … Continued
Works to start Sunday 13 July to Friday 23 August (six weeks) Essential safety upgrades to the central reservation barrier on the M8 between Junction 3 at Drumshoreland and the rail bridge west of Junction 2 at Claylands are set to begin on the night of Sunday 13 July 2025. The works will be … Continued
Update 18 July 2025: Due to changes elsewhere in the programme of works, surfacing improvements on the A828 south of Connel Bridge will now start on Monday 28 July. Please see new start date below. Works start on Monday 28 July Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Thursday 31 July … Continued
Updated 8 August 2025: Due to additional works being required, rockslope works on the A828 Ledaig will not finish by Saturday 9 August as planned. The current traffic lights will remain in place 24 hours a day until works can be completed and a new end date will be shared in due course. Essential stabilisation … Continued
Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Members of the public are to be offered free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The event will form part of Doors Open Days, Scotland’s … Continued
Overnight eastbound carriageway closures 3 and 4 July 2025 Access maintained from M90 to Newbridge Roundabout and airport The eastbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed at Junction 1A from 20:30 to 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 3 and Friday 4 July, for investigation work in advance of future resurfacing. Access from the … Continued
Carriageway Improvements from Monday 7 July for 13 days Works due to finish Friday 25 July Daytime Lane Closures with Convoy Road users travelling along the A86 West of Laggan Dam will soon benefit from road improvements with resurfacing works set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland. Resurfacing … Continued
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