The A83 at Lochnell Street in Lochgilphead is reopening today (24 December) around 1:00pm under traffic signal control. Lochnell Street has been closed since the fatal house fire on Sunday 14 December and its re-opening followed the completion of works to stabilize the affected building using a temporary scaffold and support system. The traffic management … Continued
Overnight road closures 7-13 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 between Junction 4A-5, at Whitburn, between 7 – 13 January 2026 for 5 nights. To ensure the safety of the workforce and road users it is necessary to … Continued
Update: 6 January 2026. Due to ongoing discussions with our subcontractor to finalise details of the programme and the industry shutdown over the festive period, these works are now scheduled to begin on Monday 19th January. We are reviewing the construction programme to identify any tasks which can be completed more quickly in order to … Continued
Daytime traffic lights 12 January to 13 February 2026 Overnight road closures 12 to 16 January 2026 Construction works to improve drainage on the A68 south of Jedburgh will commence on 12 January and continue for five weeks. Temporary traffic lights will be on place near Jedwater Caravan Park between 08:00 and 16:00 each day … Continued
HGVs are required to use the strategic diversion route as works continue to stabilise the damaged building High sided vehicles over 13’9” should liaise with Police Scotland BEAR Scotland are currently working in collaboration with Argyll and Bute Council and Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) following a tragic fatal house fire in Lochnell Street Lochgilphead … Continued
Scotland’s leading road maintenance company BEAR Scotland has donated £59,000 to good causes in 2025, a new report reveals. Over 100 organisations across Scotland have benefitted from the generosity of the company and its staff, with money raised for a variety of charities, community initiatives and schools. Highlights include: Over £25,000 raised for Cash For … Continued
Daytime resurfacing works starting Monday 12 January 2026 Convoy in place until Tuesday 20 January 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out resurfacing on the A85 Dalmally from Monday 12 January. Works will be carried out Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am and 7pm, and … Continued
Updated 9 January 2026: Due to the forecast for snow, works on the A9 south of Luncarty will now start on Monday 12 January. Please see new dates below. Carriageway works starting Monday 12 January for four nights Southbound on-slip road closed with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Continued
Fast lane closures in both directions 19 January to 19 February 2026 Overnight northbound carriageway closures 2, 3 and 4 February 2026 Works to repair the bridge carrying the M9 motorway over the Forth & Clyde Canal next to the Kelpies are set to begin on 19 January. For the safety of the public and … Continued
Updated on 9 January 2026: Due to the forecast for snow, works in the A835 between Kinkell and Conon will now start on Monday 12 January. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing starting on Monday 12 January Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be … Continued
Works start on Monday 5 January 2026 Single lane closure in place for approximately four weeks Pedestrians rerouted onto footpath on opposite side of the bridge BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to install an electrical duct on A87 Carrich Bridge (the approach viaduct to the east of … Continued
Works start on Monday 26 January 2026 Single lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until November 2026 BEAR Scotland, with a significant investment of approximately £2.8 million from Transport Scotland, are set to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve. The site is situated … Continued
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