Hard shoulder closure for four weeks, commencing 31 August 2026 Trunk road operating company BEAR Scotland is to replace around 400 metres of boundary fence on the M876 south of Junction 1, adjacent to Drove Loan and Ure Crescent in Bonnybridge, in an investment by Transport Scotland worth £60,000. Work will begin on Monday 31 … Continued
Update on 10 September 2026: Having identified the need for more work than first anticipated, the project on the A82 at Rose Cottage, Inverarnan, will require an additional three days of work, now finishing on Wednesday 16 September. Full details below. Drainage improvements starting on Monday 7 September Temporary traffic lights in place until Wednesday … Continued
Our fleet of more than 115 winter vehicles helps keep roads across Scotland moving throughout winter, operating around the clock to treat roads ahead of frost and ice, and helping clear snow. We’re looking for witty, creative winter-themed names for our gritter fleet across the South East and North West of Scotland. Winning names from … Continued
Works will begin on Monday 7 September 24-hour lane two closures in both directions until Monday 12 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to replace the central reserve safety barrier on the A9 dual carriageway from south of Tore Roundabout to Arpafeelie junction. Works will be carried … Continued
Highland charity Friends of New Craigs Hospital has received a £750 donation from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland. The charity has been supporting patients at New Craigs Hospital in Inverness since 2024 by raising funds to improve their stay and mental wellbeing. Jackie McKay, Friends of New Craigs Hospital Chairperson, said: “We are a … Continued
New active travel improvements deliver safer journeys for people walking, wheeling and cycling Traffic light switch-on to take place by Monday 24 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is nearing completion of the A9 Raigmore Interchange Active Travel project, with the traffic signals due be in operation from Monday 24 August. The project … Continued
A day of golf and highland games fun boosts funds BEAR Scotland raised £27,815 for Cash for Kids in its biggest ever summer corporate charity event supported by twenty-five of its key suppliers and subcontractors. The traditional golf competition was enhanced this year with the addition of a Highland Games event running simultaneously. Both competitions … Continued
Works start Tuesday 25 August Two-way temporary traffic lights in place until Friday 11 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential drainage improvement works on the A85 at Derrywood, between St Fillans and Lochearnhead, from Tuesday 25 August. Works will be carried out between 08:00 and 16:00 and are … Continued
Overnight slip road closure Friday 21 August 2026 The slip road from the M90 northbound onto the A92 at Junction 2A will be closed for carriageway repairs between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 21 August. A signed diversion route for traffic wishing to join the A92 will be in place via Junction … Continued
UPDATE 31 August 2026: Resurfacing works on the A68 north of Pathhead are now scheduled to commence on the night of Wednesday 2 September, due to the impact of recent weather delays on the wider resurfacing programme. Seven nights of road closures from 2 September to 10 September On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential … Continued
UPDATE 7 September 2026: Overnight carriageway closures on the nights of Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September have been cancelled, in order to minimise disruption during the Radio 2 in the Park event near Stirling. A single lane closure will be in place between Junctions 8 and 9 on the night of 11 September. Overnight … Continued
Ten overnight carriageway closures from Monday 24 August 2026 Overnight carriageway closures for road marking improvements will be in place on the M80 motorway between Junctions 7 and 9 for ten nights beginning on Monday 24 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing a total of 22.8 kilometres of … Continued
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