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UPDATE: Due to delays caused by adverse weather last week, works on the M8 westbound after Junction 3 are to be extended for two nights and will now finish on the night of Thursday 30 May. Overnight carriageway closures 3-30 May 2024 The westbound carriageway of the M8 after Junction 3 will be closed for … Read Full Article

Update: Dates for works have at Dunbeath and Georgemas Junction have changed. See below. Nightly road closures with hourly amnesty periods for travel (between 8pm and 4am   Transport Scotland is investing a total of £185,000 to carry out essential surfacing improvements on the A9 north of Inverness at three locations: south of Achrimsdale, Dunbeath … Read Full Article

  Works start Wednesday 24 April for five nights Night time lane closures with convoy   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A9 northbound dual carriageway at the B851 Croy junction, south of Inverness. Resurfacing and road marking improvements … Read Full Article

  In the first quarter of 2024, BEAR Scotland has delivered £21.4 million in improvements and maintenance across the South East trunk road network on behalf of our client Transport Scotland. This included resurfacing projects worth a total of £3.3 million, improving surface quality and overall safety for motorists on various routes. In February three … Read Full Article

Q&A with Alasdair Allen, Severe Weather Manager   How has this winter been overall? Every winter brings different challenges and we’re always ready to deal with whatever comes our way, whether that’s snow and ice, storm damage, high winds or flooding. This winter were lucky that South East Scotland escaped the worst of the seasonal … Read Full Article

  Overnight road closure with amnesties and diversion Monday 6 May, 10pm-4am   Road safety enhancements are planned for the A83 at Glen Kinglas (Butter Bridge). The improvements involve installing new safety barriers and will take place overnight on Monday 6 May, from 10pm to 4am.   To enable these improvements and protect road users … Read Full Article

Media Update Works on the A1 will resume tonight (23 May 2024) at 19:00 to 06:00. Due to forecast adverse weather, tonight’s planned works on the A1 will be postponed until further notice. Overnight carriageway closures 7 to 24 May 2024 The A1 is set to benefit from a total of 5.3 kilometres of carriageway … Read Full Article

• A83 to operate under traffic management from 12 noon Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, BEAR Scotland will move traffic back onto the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful from 12 noon today, Tuesday 16 April. Using the Old Military Road during the spell of wet weather ensured continued access … Read Full Article

Carriageway improvement works to start on Tuesday 16 April for nine nights Night time lane closures with convoy BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s North West trunk road operating company, is set to start essential resurfacing and road markings improvements on the A9 southbound dual carriageway north and south of the Daviot junction, near Inverness.  Surfacing and … Read Full Article

  A83 Old Military Road remains in use   Following a hillside inspection and safety review this morning, BEAR Scotland will be keeping the Old Military Road open for A83 Rest and Be Thankful traffic today, Monday 15 April, as a precaution.   Boulders which came to the surface after heavy rain last week were … Read Full Article

Active travel projects have brought improvements to the North West network, with benefits to people choosing to walk, wheel and cycle. The cycle path at the A9 Dalnaspidal (pictured below), part of National Cycle Route 7, was resurfaced to give a smoother experience. Widening and upgrading markings on National Cycle Route 1 at the A9 … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland’s Severe Weather Manager David Wright reflects on this winter’s challenges and describes how our teams helped keep North West roads moving. What were the most significant weather challenges faced by the North West this winter? The ever-changing weather conditions, from warm to cold, windy to calm, snow to rain. The number of named … Read Full Article