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Overnight carriageway closures 3-5 August 2025 Overnight carriageway closures will be in place on the A823(M) on the nights of 3, 4 and 5 August, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to be carried out include grass cutting, drainage cleaning, sign cleaning, detailed … Read Full Article

Works commence 27 July 2026 for three nights Emergency works to replace damaged bridge joints on the bridge carrying the M9 over the River Almond near Newbridge between Junctions 1a and 1 are set to take place on the nights of Monday 27, Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 July. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland … Read Full Article

UPDATE 7 September 2026: Works previously postponed on the A7 south of Ashkirk have been reprogrammed for the night of Sunday 20 September, to allow for all road markings and studs to be completed. A road closure will be in place between Selkirk and Hawick from 19:30 to 06:00. Overnight road closures 3 to 14 August … Read Full Article

Drainage investigation starts on Tuesday 28 July Temporary traffic lights in place between 7:30pm and 6.30am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A85 just north of Comrie Golf Club from Tuesday 28 July.   This investigation will be carried out between the hours … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association based in Balerno, west Edinburgh. It is a volunteer-run charity that supports individuals with additional support needs and disabilities by offering therapeutic horse riding and animal care. Nikki Ramsay, Stable Manager of Ravelrig … Read Full Article

UPDATE 24 July 2026: The slip road closure originally scheduled for 30 July will now take place on 20 August. All other details remain the same. Four overnight carriageway closures from Monday 27 July 2026 The slip road from the M9 northbound onto the M876 eastbound at M9 Junction 7, Kinnaird House, will be closed … Read Full Article

Updated 21 July: Further to issues encountered last night, traffic management arrangements have been changed for Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July. Additional signage will be in place. Road users accessing Raigmore Estate from the west will be able to use the right turn bus lane from Millburn Road eastbound on to King Duncan’s Road.  … Read Full Article

Updated 13 October 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, resurfacing on the A82 at Rannoch Moor will not go ahead on Wednesday 14 October. Overnight resurfacing works started on Sunday 26 July Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out resurfacing at two … Read Full Article

Updated 24 August 2026: Due to challenges on site, the major resurfacing project on the A83 between Tarbert and Inveraray will now be completed by Wednesday 26 August. Please see new end date below. Works start on Tuesday 28 July Overnight road closures with amnesties in place until Wednesday 26 August Four nights of 10mph convoy … Read Full Article

Updated 7 August 2026: Works on the A84 at Craigforth Roundabout have been completed, however, works at Auction Mart Roundabout now require an extra night, which will take place on the night of Wednesday 12 August; new information below in red. Works start on Monday 20 July Traffic lights with convoy in place until Thursday … Read Full Article

Charity ballot for guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Prize draw to visit Queensferry Crossing tower top Fundraising for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) For the second year in succession, members of the public are to be offered guided tours inside the Queensferry Crossing, as part of the Doors Open Days festival in September. This … Read Full Article

UPDATE 1 September 2026: Overnight works south of Lauder will continue each night until the morning of Thursday 3 September, due to additional work being required. Overnight road closures 27-31 July, 3 August, 17-21 August and 24-28 August 2026 Overnight roadworks are scheduled on two sections of the A68 this summer, to renew the road … Read Full Article