Monthly Archives: August 2026

Update on 19 August 2026: Due to delays elsewhere in the programme, work on the A9 north of Cromarty Bridge will now begin on Wednesday 26 August. See new information below. Resurfacing starting on Wednesday 26 August Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out … Continued

Works start on Monday 17 August 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place overnight until Friday 21 August 2026 30mph speed restriction to remain in place outside work hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install a safety barrier on a section of the A82 at Dalrigh Junction, just south of Tyndrum. … Continued

Works start on Monday 17 August for approximately five months Single-lane closure with temporary traffic lights for the duration of works Overnight closures required in October and November to construct new under-road drainage culverts, exact dates to be confirmed BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has confirmed plans to replace the Allt an Deabhtaich … Continued

Road closures with hourly amnesties from Tuesday 25 August On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will carry out essential overnight works on the A9 at South Doll Junction, for three nights from Tuesday 25 August 2026. The works, which will see a new surface laid on the carriageway of the A9 at South Doll … Continued

Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties scheduled for two nights from 23 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential resurfacing improvements on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction for two nights from Sunday 23 August 2026. The resurfacing works on the A9 South of Gartymore Junction, just south of Helmsdale, … Continued

UPDATE 24 August 2026: These bridge inspection works on the M876 will no longer go ahead this week, to avoid clashing with other works required on the network. They will be rearranged for a future date, to be confirmed in due course. Overnight carriageway closures 24 and 25 August 2026 Works to inspect a bridge … Continued

Update on 15 September 2026: Due to a poor weather forecast, works on the A85 East of Arrivain were cancelled today and will now finish on Wednesday 16 September. Please see the new dates below. Overnight road closures at St Conan Kirk from Wednesday 26 August – complete Daytime convoy system east of Arrivain from … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential coring investigation works on the M876 Junction 2 eastbound on-slip on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August. The on-slip will be closed between 7:30pm and 6:00am on both nights while engineers carry out investigations … Continued

Rockfall protection mesh installation largely complete on northern section of rockslope 24-hour temporary traffic lights to remain in place while final phase is designed BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, has made significant progress on the ongoing rockslope stabilisation works at the A828 Ledaig. On the northern section of the rockslope, installation of … Continued

Updated 18 August 2026: Due to poor weather, resurfacing works on the A82 South of Urquhart Castle did not take place last night and require an extra night. Works will now finish on the morning of Wednesday 26 August. Full details below in red. Works commence on Sunday 16 August Road closure with amnesty periods … Continued

Updated 20 August 2026: Due to poor weather affecting the programme of works, resurfacing on Rose Street Roundabout and Harbour Street Roundabout will now start from Monday 31 August. Please see new dates below. Overnight surfacing works start on Monday 31 August Road closure with diversion in place until the morning of Monday 7 September … Continued

Overnight works commence Monday 17 August 2026   Overnight resurfacing works on the A702 between Lamington and Coulter will take place on Monday 17 August 2026, for 15 nights. Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will carry out the project between 19:30 and 06:30 each night, from Monday 17 August until Friday 4 September. For … Continued