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Overnight carriageway closures 20 August to 12 September 2025 The A1 trunk road near Old Craighall is set to benefit from resurfacing and bridge joint replacement works, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning 18 nights of works on Monday to Friday nights between 20 August and 12 September. For the safety of motorists … Read Full Article

Works taking place between 18 and 25 August 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out overnight resurfacing works across five locations on the A985 between 18 August and 25 August 2025. Closures will be in place at each location while works are taking place between the hours of 19:30 and 06:30. Signed diversion routes … Read Full Article

Work begins 11 August for five nights Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will carry out overnight signage and lighting works on the M9 Junction 5 northbound on and off-slips for five nights. The M9 Junction 5 northbound on-slip will be fully closed while works are undertaken, and a lane closure will be in place … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland has donated £750 to Lochaber Women’s Aid, a charity providing vital support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. The donation was made through BEAR’s Regional Charity Initiative, which allows staff to nominate local causes they care about. It’s part of the company’s wider commitment to communities across the … Read Full Article

Bridge deck refurbishment works to move to the southbound carriageway Contraflow system in place for duration of works   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, have been carrying out essential maintenance work on the northbound carriageway of the A9 over Findhorn Bridge near Tomatin since Monday 28 April.   Repairs on the southbound carriageway are set … Read Full Article

Drainage works start on Sunday 3 August Temporary traffic lights  BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland are set to carry out drainage improvements on the A85, at Comrie from Sunday 3 August.   Works involve repairs to the existing trunk road drainage assets on Drummond Street from the Lednock Bridge to the Bridge Street … Read Full Article

5 nights of road closures from 15 to 22 August 2025 The A7 north of Dryden Farm will be closed for overnight resurfacing works between Friday 15 August and Friday 22 August. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will undertake the works which will see road closures overnight between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00. … Read Full Article

Three weeks of works carried out between 7pm and 7am from Sunday 10 August Various traffic management measures in place for safety BEAR Scotland, operating on behalf of Claymore Roads, are set to carry out road surfacing upgrades at seven locations on the A92 between Arbroath and Monifieth starting on Sunday 10 August.   Works … Read Full Article

Public ballot for free guided tours inside Queensferry Crossing deck Charity prize draw for tower top trips The public ballot for Doors Open Day tours inside the Queensferry Crossing deck is now open. A total of 180 places will be available, departing every 20 minutes on 27 September from the bridge office in South Queensferry. … Read Full Article

Night working 7pm to 6am from Sunday 3 August Temporary traffic lights until the morning of Saturday 13 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out road safety improvements on the A82 at Loch Tulla Cottages. From Sunday 3 August, the overnight works involve replacing safety barriers on the verges.   Works … Read Full Article