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As the end of the academic year approaches, we take stock of the comprehensive education programme that has been developed and delivered by BEAR Scotland for schools in South East Scotland and beyond. 3,881 pupils in 90 schools engaged with – over 80% via virtual sessions (but that still means we reached over 650 pupils … Read Full Article

In the second quarter of 2022, BEAR Scotland has made a good start to an ambitious programme of improvements on the South East trunk road network, with a number of significant schemes already completed. Resurfacing projects worth a total of £7 million have improved safety and ride quality for motorists at 27 different locations, including … Read Full Article

Primary 6 and 7 pupils from Lochleven High School were delighted to get the opportunity to work with the BEAR Scotland team by completing three of our four BEAR Cub Engineers Challenges. On-line, interactive sessions were delivered virtually using the eSgoil, DYW Live (Developing the Young Workforce) education programme with follow up materials and instructions … Read Full Article

In April and May around £10m has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network, with a further £7m due to be spent in June. BEAR has delivered a variety of resurfacing, road safety and maintenance schemes on behalf of Transport Scotland. Over 54 resurfacing projects have been undertaken, including major projects on the … Read Full Article

In the first half of 2022 BEAR Scotland has donated over £13,000 to several different charities and causes. Some recent fundraising and charity support initiatives include: In May employees took part in our shareholder, Eurovia’s ‘Steps to Health’ challenge, covering a total 1,976 miles between them and raising £1,000 for our staff nominated charity partner … Read Full Article

Since April 2022, BEAR Scotland has delivered over £7m of resurfacing, safety improvements and maintenance schemes on behalf of Transport Scotland across many different routes and structures on the North East trunk road network. Over 50 resurfacing projects have been undertaken which has included various improvements across sections of the A90 Kingsway in Dundee, the … Read Full Article

Works begin Tuesday 5 July for ten nights   A section of the A83 at Succoth is to benefit from an improved road surface with work set to get underway from Tuesday 5 July. The improvements will see 880 metres of the A83 near Arrochar resurfaced, creating a smoother and safer section of road for … Read Full Article

ADDITIONAL DAYTIME WORKS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE A82 SOUTH OF SPEAN BRIDGE   Please be advised that for operational reasons, additional daytime works now required for the surfacing improvements planned for the A82 south of Spean Bridge. The project started on Friday 1 July and was expected to be complete by Thursday … Read Full Article

Up to 100 job opportunities across Scotland   BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across Scotland, recruiting for up to 100 roles at all levels and departments in the business, seeking talent from entry-level roadworkers and engineering apprentices to senior civil engineers. The leading trunk road operating company has recently augmented its track … Read Full Article

Works start Monday 27 June for 10 days   A new road safety project on the A85 at Stonefield Rail Bridge in Connel is now underway and is scheduled to take place over 10 days. The £30,000 project will involve teams upgrading safety barriers adjacent to the trunk road and is part of the continuing … Read Full Article

Works start Monday 27 June for 11 nights   Motorists using various sections of the A90 near Perth are to benefit from an improved road surface with works set to get underway from Monday 27 June. The improvements will address defects on the A90 Kinfauns northbound and southbound off and on-slips, as well as the … Read Full Article

Final carriageway closures to complete major project on 27, 28 and 29 June 2022 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the M9 on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 June, and on the M876 on Wednesday 29 June, in the final stage of the major project to refurbish Hill Bridge, which carries the eastbound … Read Full Article