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Update 2 June 2025: Due to the heavy rain forecast, works on the A835 west of Tarvie will not start on Monday 2 June as planned. Works will now commence on Tuesday 3 June at 7pm. Please see new dates below. Works start on Tuesday 3 June Road closure with amnesties BEAR Scotland, working on … Read Full Article

Phased overnight carriageway closures 26 May to 14 July 2025 Motorists using the M8 at night over the next few weeks are being advised to allow a few extra minutes for their journey, with carriageway closures planned on sections of the motorway between Junctions 1 and 6A each night from 26 May until 14 July. … Read Full Article

Overnight slip closure 22, 23 and 27, 28, 29 May 2025 The M876 Junction 1 eastbound off-slip will be closed along with a lane closure on the main carriageway for ironwork reinstatement works between 19:30 and 06:00 over five nights starting on Thursday 22 May until Thursday 29 May. No works will take place on … Read Full Article

Update on 12 June 2025: Works on the A9 at Strathsteven Bridge, near Golspie, have been postponed until August due to a nesting Tawny Owl within the bridge. New information below.  Structural investigation, road resurfacing and concrete repairs to recommence Monday 11 August for 5 weeks 24-hour continuous two-way traffic lights until Monday 17 September BEAR Scotland, … Read Full Article

Taking place over five nights starting on Sunday 25 of May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surface improvements on A9 between Ruthven and River Spey, south of Kingussie junction, with works set to get underway on Sunday 25 May 2025. … Read Full Article

Work taking place for two nights starting on Thursday 22 May Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and 6am On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential road surface repairs on A9 Creag Bhaig, North of Kingussie, with works set to get underway on Thursday 22 May. The works will see … Read Full Article

Four weeks of overnight closures at various locations from Old Craighall to Thistly Cross Roundabout commence 19 May 2025 Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is to undertake a four-week programme of overnight maintenance on the A1 from Old Craighall to Thistly Cross roundabout. Works to be carried out include litter picking, grass cutting, gully … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 18-23 May 2024 A six-night programme of overnight maintenance on the M80 between Junctions 8 and 9 is scheduled to begin on Sunday 18 May. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will use these closures to carry out a variety of routine maintenance tasks and to tidy up the carriageways and roadsides, … Read Full Article

Updated 23 May 2025: Due to supply issues, works on the A9 at Luncarty will now be rescheduled for later this summer. New dates will be shared in due course.     Works start on Sunday 25 May Convoy with temporary traffic lights on carriageway Northbound slip road closed with diversion in place     … Read Full Article

Operatives return to A830 east of Ranochan from Wednesday 28 May One night road closure on Saturday 31 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to continue rockslope works alongside the A830 at Loch Eilt, east of Ranochan.   During the course of works in March, closer inspection revealed that more … Read Full Article

Four months of traffic restrictions commences 18 May 2025 Expect delays A major project to refurbish the bridge carrying the B792 local road over the M8 motorway between Bathgate and Blackburn is set to begin on the night of 18 May and continue for approximately four months. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is advising … Read Full Article

Updated 28 May 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, overnight surfacing on the A887 west of Invermoriston will now be completed by 6am on Monday 2 June. Please see new end date below.   Works begin on Wednesday 21 May Overnight road closures in place until morning of Monday 2 June   BEAR Scotland, on … Read Full Article