In the years following the pandemic, the A9 between Perth and Inverness saw a troubling rise in fatal and serious collisions. In response, Transport Scotland established the A9 Partnership Safety Group, bringing together key partners including BEAR Scotland, WJ, and Clearview Intelligence to deliver targeted improvements on this vital route. Together, we developed and implemented … Read Full Article
In one of the most significant upgrades to the historic Kincardine Bridge in recent years, an 80-metre section of the structure was successfully replaced earlier this year. The £16.85 million contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty in February 2023, marking a major milestone in the ongoing preservation of the Category A listed bridge. The Kincardine … Read Full Article
Overnight road closures 24, 25 and 28 July 2025 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 south of Hillend are set to take place between 19:30 and 06:30 on the nights of Thursday 24, Friday 25 and Monday 28 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project. For … Read Full Article
Works to start Sunday 13 July to Friday 23 August (six weeks) Essential safety upgrades to the central reservation barrier on the M8 between Junction 3 at Drumshoreland and the rail bridge west of Junction 2 at Claylands are set to begin on the night of Sunday 13 July 2025. The works will be … Read Full Article
Works start on Sunday 27 July Overnight lane closures in place until the morning of Thursday 31 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to begin road resurfacing works on the A828 south of Connel Bridge from Sunday 27 July. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm … Read Full Article
Essential stabilisation works extended to Saturday 9 August Single lane closure under traffic lights with 30mph speed restriction remains in place 10-minute all-stop periods during high-risk activity BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing with vital rockslope stabilisation works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch between the hours of 7am … Read Full Article
Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity raffle to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Members of the public are to be offered free guided tours of the interior of the Queensferry Crossing deck, hosted by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. The event will form part of Doors Open Days, Scotland’s … Read Full Article
Overnight eastbound carriageway closures 3 and 4 July 2025 Access maintained from M90 to Newbridge Roundabout and airport The eastbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed at Junction 1A from 20:30 to 06:00 on the nights of Thursday 3 and Friday 4 July, for investigation work in advance of future resurfacing. Access from the … Read Full Article
Carriageway Improvements from Monday 7 July for 12 days Daytime Lane Closures with Convoy Road users travelling along the A86 West of Laggan Dam will soon benefit from road improvements with resurfacing works set to be carried out by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland. Resurfacing works will take place from Monday … Read Full Article
Overnight works commence Friday 11 July 2025 A four-week programme of overnight works to renew the road surface and replace bridge joints on sections of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass is set to begin on Friday 11 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the improvements between 20:30 and 06:00 on Monday … Read Full Article
Overnight slip road closure 7 July 2025 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out investigation works in advance of future resurfacing on the M80 Junction 9 northbound off-slip. To allow the works to be carried out safely, the slip road will be closed between the hours of 20:30 and 06:00 on … Read Full Article
Drainage works start on Monday 7 July for three days Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4:30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A85, west of the junction with St Conan’s Road in Loch Awe Village from Monday 7 July. … Read Full Article
Overnight slip road closures Wednesday 2, 3 and 4 July 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out investigation works on three slip roads on the A720 Edinburgh Bypass in advance of future resurfacing. The Calder westbound off-slip, the Lasswade westbound on-slip and the Millerhill westbound on-slip will be subject to … Read Full Article
BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath, has donated £750 to MS Therapy Tayside to help the charity continue supporting those with MS and other inflammatory conditions through oxygen therapy. Through its Regional Charity Initiative, BEAR Scotland encourages employees to nominate charities that matter to them, helping support good causes … Read Full Article
Update 8 July 2025: Due to resources being required elsewhere, overnight road resurfacing on the A82 Invergarry will now start on Monday 14 July. Please see new dates below. Works start on Monday 14 July Overnight road closures in place until the morning of Friday 18 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland … Read Full Article
Urgent repairs will be carried out from 7pm on Friday 27 June Traffic will be held for short intervals of around 10 minutes BEAR Scotland is advising road users and the local community that Connel Bridge on the A828 will be closed for short periods on the evening of Friday 27 June to allow … Read Full Article
Works begin on Sunday 13 July Overnight road closures in place until Friday 25 July BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out overnight road resurfacing improvements at three locations on the A830, between Kinlocheil and Ranochan, starting Sunday 13 July. Works will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article
Updated 27 June 2025: Due to a change in resources, signing improvements on the A9 south of Birnam will now take place during the day on Tuesday 1 July from 9am to 4pm. This change to daytime working means traffic lights are no longer required and works can be completed in one day. Please see … Read Full Article
Overnight works start on Monday 30 June for four nights Lane closures from 7pm to 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to start overnight ground investigation works on the A9 at Raigmore Interchange, Inverness from Monday 30 June. This investigation will inform proposed active travel improvements which will see full-time … Read Full Article
Starting Tuesday 1 July for three nights 10mph convoy between 7pm and midnight BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are undertaking overnight geophysical surveys on the A835 at Loch Garve, 1 mile south of Garve, set to commence on Tuesday 1 July. The geophysical survey will establish the depth of the bedrock below the … Read Full Article
Overnight carriageway closure Friday 18 July 2025 The westbound M8 between Junctions 1 and 2 will be closed between 20:30 and 06:00 on the night of Friday 18 July, to allow defects in the carriageway to be repaired. The work will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. A diversion route will … Read Full Article
Overnight carriageway closures 15-17 July 2025 The northbound A876 between Higgins Neuk Roundabout and Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of 15, 16 and 17 July, to allow defects in the carriageway to be repaired. The work will be carried out by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland. A … Read Full Article
Works start on Monday 21 July for 20 weeks Temporary speed restrictions Traffic lights in place at night and weekends BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential maintenance on both lanes of the A9 over Cromarty Bridge, near Dingwall, from Monday 21 July. Works are expected to take … Read Full Article
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