Monthly Archives: September 2026

Overnight carriageway closure Friday 2 October 2026 The southbound carriageway of the A876 over the Clackmannanshire Bridge between Kilbagie Roundabout and Higgins Neuk Roundabout will be closed for carriageway repairs between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 2 October. A diversion route will be signposted via the A977, North Approach Road and A985 … Continued

Overnight road closures and parking restrictions, 12 to 30 October 2026 Drivers are being warned to expect overnight road closures and parking restrictions in Lauder when the A68 trunk road through the Borders town is resurfaced this autumn. The works are programmed to commence on the night of Monday 12 October and conclude on the … Continued

Road closure with diversion from 28 September to 16 October The A7 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning 15 nights of works from Monday 28 September to the morning of Tuesday 17 October. Resurfacing works are planned on the A7 between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. … Continued

Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Members of the public are invited to come along to the Forth Bridges Contact & Education Centre in South Queensferry between 09:00 and 16:00 on Saturday 26 September, for a special Doors Open Day exhibition. The event hosted by BEAR … Continued

Works start on Monday 5 October Temporary traffic lights in place until January 2027 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out works to improve accessibility and install a new controlled pedestrian crossing in Brora, on the A9 trunk road, from Monday 5 October. Works will be carried out between the … Continued

Improving pedestrian safety in Brora BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is proposing the installation of a new controlled “Puffin” pedestrian crossing on the A9 at Rosslyn Street in Brora to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. This new crossing forms part of our commitment to make our trunk road network safer … Continued

Drainage investigation starts on Thursday 17 September Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation on the A82 for two nights from Thursday 17 September. The works will be carried out between the hours of 8pm and 6am and are expected to finish on the morning … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 25 September 2026 Overnight works to carry out a drainage survey on the M8 eastbound Junction 4 off-slip are planned for the night of Friday 25 September. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project between 20:30 and 06:00. For the safety of workers and road users, the … Continued

Update on 18 September 2026: Following the recent severe weather, site inspections have identified some additional measures that would provide further long-term benefits to the project. We are working closely with Network Rail to incorporate these measures into our works and advise that construction operations will not recommence on 19 September. A new start date … Continued

Overnight carriageway closure 2 October 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will be carrying out coring investigation works on the northbound carriageway of the M80 between the slip roads at Junction 9 (Bannockburn Interchange), between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 2 October. During these hours, northbound traffic on the M80 wishing … Continued

Overnight slip road closures 23 September to 5 October 2026 Overnight slip road closures are scheduled on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Straiton Junction, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out landscape management works, including removal of dangerous and diseased trees and other vegetation. The following closures will be in … Continued

Dennyloanhead Community Centre has received a £750 funding boost from trunk road maintenance company BEAR Scotland, which looks after the nearby M80 and has a depot at Chryston. The community hub offers vital services to residents of Denny and surrounding areas, including children’s and adult activities, community events, groups and support for local people. BEAR … Continued