Monthly Archives: June 2026

Updated 22 June 2026: Due to programme changes, additional shifts are required to complete road surfacing works on the A9 west of Killiecrankie. Please see new end date below. Carriageway works from Sunday 7 June   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential road resurfacing improvements on the A9 single carriageway … Continued

Essential bridge maintenance continues throughout June and July Traffic lights in place during working hours 10mph convoy system in operation from Wednesday 10 to the morning of Saturday 13 June   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed a further programme of overnight traffic restrictions on the A9 Cromarty Bridge near Dingwall, continuing … Continued

Updated 3 June 2026: Due to changes in the programme, retaining wall repair works on the A9 northbound off-slip will now start a week later than planned. Please see updated information below. Works start week commencing 15 June Slip road closure until 31 December with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Highland Wildlife Rescue, a small charity providing care for injured and mistreated wildlife across the Scottish Highlands, has received a £750 donation from trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland (BEAR). We are committed to supporting the communities we serve, including Brora on the A9, where Highland Wildlife Rescue has been rehabilitating native wildlife since 2023. … Continued

Resurfacing works start on Wednesday 17 June Two-way traffic lights with convoy in operation   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road resurfacing works at two locations on the A84 single carriageway west of Stirling, between Blackdub and Nyadd, from Wednesday 17 June. Works will be carried out … Continued

Works to begin on Sunday 14 June Road closure with timed access amnesties   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A99 at Whiteleen, north of Ulbster. The works will take place between 7pm and 6am each night, starting on the evening of … Continued

Weekend contraflows on five weekends in June and July 2026 Expect long delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M80 this weekend and on four further weekends in June and July are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes, with BEAR Scotland planning major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over … Continued

Overnight convoy system on weeknights 8 June to 2 July 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 565 metres of deteriorated carriageway on the A1 south of Innerwick Junction, approximately three miles south of Dunbar. For the safety of the workforce and the public during these works, an overnight convoy traffic … Continued

Overnight traffic lights and escort on nights of 3 June and 26 August 2026 Works to refurbish a retaining wall on the A7 near the River Esk between Langholm and Skippers Bridge are set to begin on 3 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which is anticipated to last … Continued