Monthly Archives: July 2026

Major works expected to commence in August 2026 Major works to refurbish the deck of Galafoot Bridge on the A6091 are expected to begin in August. Works to be carried out include resurfacing of the bridge’s carriageway and footpaths and renewal of waterproofing. Concrete repairs will be completed as required following removal of the existing waterproofing, … Continued

10-minute overnight closure to repair a pothole BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are currently undertaking works to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve, a mile south of Garve. Due to damage to the existing retaining wall and safety barriers, temporary traffic lights and a … Continued

Night-time temporary traffic lights for four weeks from 20 July 2026 Night-time temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A702 between Hillend and Nine Mile Burn for four weeks, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out drainage investigation works. The two-way traffic lights will be in place between 19:30 … Continued

Bridge refurbishment substantially complete No further daytime traffic restrictions required Major bridge works on the M80 north of Junction 7, Haggs, are substantially complete and no further daytime traffic restrictions will be required. The works carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland to refurbish the bridge carrying the motorway over Station Road … Continued

Overnight road closures from 2 August for 15 nights On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential overnight resurfacing improvements on the A9 at Dunrobin Castle from Sunday 2 August 2026. The £520,000 project, which will see 1.3 kilometres of the A9 resurfaced, will take place between 19:00 and 06:00 over 15 … Continued

A720 Straiton Eastbound off slip – 15 July 2026 A720 East of Straiton Eastbound – 16 & 17 July 2026 A720 Straiton Eastbound on slip – 17 July 2026 A three-night programme of overnight works will be undertaken at A720 Straiton Junction on the eastbound main carriageway and slip roads, beginning Wednesday 15 July 2026. Transport … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 20-23 July 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the southbound carriageway of the M9 between Junctions 8 and 7, on the nights of Monday 20 July to Thursday 23 July between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. To ensure the safety of … Continued

Works start on Monday 13 July Temporary traffic lights in place until Monday 27 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to replace the safety barrier on the A830 on the approach to Mallaig from Monday 13 July. Works will be carried out between the hours of 8am … Continued

Overnight slip road closure Tuesday 14 July 2026 The M876 Junction 2 westbound on-slip from North Broomage Roundabout will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Tuesday 14 July, to allow for investigation works in advance of future resurfacing. The project will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 14 to 30 July 2026 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M90 on the nights of 14 to 30 July, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out include grass cutting, drainage cleaning, sign cleaning, … Continued

Works start on Monday 13 July 24/7 two-way traffic lights with a single lane closure and 30mph speed limit in place until Monday 14 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out embankment stabilisation works on the A83 between Loch Restil and Butterbridge from Monday 13 July. Works will be … Continued

Updated 16 July 2026: Due to a change of arrangements elsewhere in the programme of works, resurfacing on the A83 at Kennacraig will now start on Monday 20 July. Please see new dates below in red Carriageway resurfacing to start on Thursday 16 July Evening and overnight road closure with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, on … Continued