Works start on Tuesday 29 September Traffic lights in place until Thursday 1 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out two nights of underground radar surveys at two locations on the A82 in Fort William, Belford Road and Nevis Roundabout, from Tuesday 29 September for two nights. The surveys … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 12 October Temporary traffic lights with 30mph speed limit in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. The next phase of works will focus on lower slope stabilisation and the installation of stock-proof fencing, … Read Full Article

Overnight road closures start on Tuesday 13 October Works to be completed in two phases until Wednesday 28 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out resurfacing works on the A82 at Inchree, either side of Corran Ferry, from Tuesday 13 October. Works will be carried out in two phases due to … Read Full Article

Works commence on Monday 28 September 2026 Temporary lane closure in place until Thursday 24 December 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will commence the next phase of rock slope stabilisation works on the A82 near Grotaig, approximately 5.6 km south of Drumnadrochit, on Monday 28 September. To ensure the safety of the … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 5 to 16 October 2026 BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to carry out essential resurfacing works on the westbound carriageway of the M8 from Junction 2 to junction 3. Works are programmed to take place on the following times and dates: Between 20:30 and 06:00 each night from … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 28 September Three weeks of overnight closures with hourly amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential landscaping work on the A82 at Arnburn, south of Luss, to remove diseased larch trees following the issue of a Statutory Plant Health Notice for Phytophthora Ramorum by Scottish … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 Saturday 17 October. Resurfacing works are planned on the A7 between 19:30 and 06:00 each night. … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

CCTV camera that uses AI technology is being trialled to combat roadside littering Transport Scotland and its South East Scotland operating company, BEAR Scotland, is launching a pilot scheme targeting littering on busy trunk roads in South East Scotland. From mid-September LitterCam is being deployed on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and the A1 to … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure 16 September 2026 The eastbound carriageway of the A823(M) will be closed at Pitreavie Roundabout between 20:00 and 06:00 on the night of Wednesday 16 September, to allow BEAR Scotland to remove temporary cable diversions that were in place for works now completed on the bridge carrying the M90 at Junction 2. … Read Full Article

Updated on 24 September 2026: Due to weather delays affecting other parts of the programme, works on the A9 at the Pass of Drumochter will now start on Thursday 1 October. See new dates below. Works start on Thursday 1 October Temporary traffic lights will be in place until Friday 9 October BEAR Scotland, on … Read Full Article