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Update on 24 April 2026: Due to works taking place on other parts of the network, works on the M9 northbound carriageway will now be closed the week commence on Monday 27 April and the southbound carriageway will be closed the week commencing Monday 4 May. New information below. Overnight carriageway closures 27 April to … Read Full Article

UPDATE 28 April 2026: Overnight works will now take place on the night of Tuesday 5 May instead of Monday 4 May, to avoid the bank holiday. Overnight carriageway closures from Thursday 30 April 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 2 kilometres of the eastbound hard shoulder at M8 Duntilland, … Read Full Article

Overnight road closure Tuesday 21 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking overnight work to renew the road markings and repair carriageway defects on the M9 northbound at Junction 1A off slip to the M90 over one night on Tuesday 21 April. For the safety of workers and road users, … Read Full Article

UPDATE 30 April 2026: Due to operational issues, an additional night is required to complete works at the A1 Old Craighall southbound off-slip. These works will take place on Friday 8 May from 20:30 to 06:00. Overnight slip road closures on 27 April, 28 April and 8 May 2026 BEAR Scotland will carry out essential … Read Full Article

Updated 17 April 2026: Due to operational issues on another site, works on the A9 at Tomatin cannot start tonight as planned. Please see updated information below in red. Works start on Saturday 18 April Lane closure with convoy to be operated overnight until Monday 20 April   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Read Full Article

Two-night carriageway closure on Thursday 16 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking hard shoulder resurfacing on the M8 eastbound carriageway between Junction 6A and Junction 5 over two nights. Works will include a full eastbound carriageway closure between 8.30pm and 6am on the nights of Thursday 16 April and … Read Full Article

Works start on Sunday 12 April for two night Overnight convoy in place until morning of Tuesday 14 April   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing works on the A82 north of Crianlarich, near Fillan Bridge, starting from Sunday 12 April.   Works will be carried out between the … Read Full Article

Weekend contraflows 8-11 May and 15-18 May 2026 Expect long delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M8 in West Lothian on the weekends of 8-11 May and 15-18 May are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes, with BEAR Scotland planning major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over the … Read Full Article

Works start on Monday 13 April Lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until Monday 18 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out drainage repairs on the A85 in Methven from Monday 13 April.   Works will be carried out between the hours of 9:30am and 4pm, … Read Full Article

UPDATE 29 April 2026: These works have been completed ahead of schedule, therefore the southbound carriageway closure advertised for tonight will not be required. Overnight motorway closures 24 and 29 April 2026 Overnight works are set to take place on the M80 nights of 24 to 29 April, to replace a damaged parapet on the … Read Full Article

Works continue from Monday 6 April Single lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until November 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve. The site is situated a mile south of Garve. The existing temporary … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure 3 April 2026 A late-night closure of the M8 westbound carriageway between Junctions 3A and 4 is planned tonight, to allow additional works to be completed following the recent project to refurbish the bridge carrying the B792 local road over the motorway between Bathgate and Blackburn. The closure is planned to be … Read Full Article