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Resurfacing starting on Wednesday 11 June Lane closure with convoy between 7pm and 6am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A9 North of Dunbeath, with works set to get underway from Wednesday 11 June.   The project will take place from Wednesday 11 June … Read Full Article

Update 18 June 2025: Due to weather delays, work on the A835 at Garve now require one extra night and will finish on the morning of Friday 20 June. Please see new dates below.   Works starting on Wednesday 11 June Full road closure between 8pm and 6am with amnesties   On behalf of Transport … Read Full Article

Traffic returned to A83 at Rest and Be Thankful at around 10am on Tuesday 27 May   Due to improved weather conditions, traffic returned to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful operated by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland at around 10am this morning, Tuesday 27 May.   The short Old Military Road local … Read Full Article

Update 6 June 2025: Changes to the works plan mean that carriageway improvements on the A84 at Strathyre and Doune will now be completed by the morning of Saturday 28 June. Please see changes below. Overnight carriageway improvements start from Sunday 15 June Works expected to be completed by 5am on Saturday 28 June   … Read Full Article

Bridge investigations Wednesday 28 May and Wednesday 4 June Two-way traffic lights in place   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential maintenance work on the A83 Garron Bridge. The bridge carries the A83 carriageway over Gearr Abhainn which connects Dubh Loch with Loch Shira.   This essential maintenance … Read Full Article

Works starting on Monday 16 June Lane closure between 8pm and 6am   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage improvements on the A82 Achintore Road, at the south end of Fort William with works beginning on Monday 16 June.   The project will take place over five nights, … Read Full Article

Drainage investigations works starting Wednesday 28 May Temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 North of Arden Roundabout.   These drainage investigation works will continue for 15 working nights between the hours of 7.30pm and 6am, with no working … Read Full Article

Three overnight closures 26, 27 and 28 May 2025 The A823(M) will be closed in both directions from the M90 to Pitreavie Roundabout between 20:30 and 06:00 on the nights of 26, 27 and 28 May, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks. Works to … Read Full Article

Bearing investigations to take place on Saturday 31 May and Monday 2 June Two-way traffic lights on A9 between 8am and 4:30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential bridge investigation work on the bridge carrying the A9 over the River Dulnain, west of Carrbridge.   This essential maintenance … Read Full Article

One day of works on Tuesday 27 May Two-way traffic lights 8am until 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential bridge investigation works on the bridge carrying the A84 over the watercourse near Keltie Bridge Caravan Park on approach to Callander.   This essential maintenance work is … Read Full Article

Surfacing works start Monday 26 May until Friday 30 May Daytime single lane closures with two-way traffic lights Layby closure on Friday 30 May   BEAR Scotland is set to carry out essential improvement works on the private access at the A835 Ardcharnich Bridge near Braes of Ullapool from Monday 26 May to Friday 30 … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland, which operates and maintains trunk roads across South East Scotland, has donated £750 to Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre, a volunteer-run charity that supports individuals with additional support needs and disabilities through therapeutic horse riding and animal care. As part of its Regional Charity Initiative, BEAR Scotland encourages employees to nominate good causes that … Read Full Article