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Updated 3 June 2026: Due to changes in the programme, retaining wall repair works on the A9 northbound off-slip will now start a week later than planned. Please see updated information below. Works start week commencing 15 June Slip road closure until 31 December with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Highland Wildlife Rescue, a small charity providing care for injured and mistreated wildlife across the Scottish Highlands, has received a £750 donation from trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland (BEAR). We are committed to supporting the communities we serve, including Brora on the A9, where Highland Wildlife Rescue has been rehabilitating native wildlife since 2023. … Read Full Article

Resurfacing works start on Wednesday 17 June Two-way traffic lights with convoy in operation   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential road resurfacing works at two locations on the A84 single carriageway west of Stirling, between Blackdub and Nyadd, from Wednesday 17 June. Works will be carried out … Read Full Article

Works to begin on Sunday 14 June Road closure with timed access amnesties   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing improvements on the A99 at Whiteleen, north of Ulbster. The works will take place between 7pm and 6am each night, starting on the evening of … Read Full Article

Overnight convoy system on weeknights 8 June to 2 July 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 565 metres of deteriorated carriageway on the A1 south of Innerwick Junction, approximately three miles south of Dunbar. For the safety of the workforce and the public during these works, an overnight convoy traffic … Read Full Article

Overnight traffic lights and escort on nights of 3 June and 26 August 2026 Works to refurbish a retaining wall on the A7 near the River Esk between Langholm and Skippers Bridge are set to begin on 3 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, which is anticipated to last … Read Full Article

Works starting on Monday 8 June Lane closure with a convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential surface improvements on the A9 at Tomatin and Moy. Work will be carried out between 8pm and 6am each night from the evening of Monday 8 June until the … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 21 June Overnight road closures in place until Thursday 16 July    BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out resurfacing works on the A82 between Onich and Inchree from Sunday 21 June.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am and … Read Full Article

UPDATE 8 June 2026: These works have been completed ahead of schedule and tonight’s planned works (Monday 8 June) are no longer required. Traffic management will not be in place. Five overnight road closures, 2 to 8 June 2026 The A1 south of Penmanshiel will be closed for overnight resurfacing works between 19:30 and 06:00 … Read Full Article

Traffic lights will be removed on the evening of Friday 29 May Hillside monitoring continues throughout summer   BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to complete the current phase of  essential maintenance works at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful this week. Works will continue until the evening of Friday 29 … Read Full Article