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Works planned from Tuesday 5 May to Friday 29 May 2026 Two-way temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out essential works on the Helmsdale River Bridge on the A9 from Tuesday 5 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026. The essential works will involve replacing a bridge … Read Full Article

Works starts on Monday 18 May for 6 nights Overnight bridge closure with amnesties in place until Sunday 24 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential resurfacing on the approaches to Connel Bridge on the A828, with works set to begin on the night of Monday 18 May. … Read Full Article

Four weeks of overnight closures at various locations from Old Craighall to Thistly Cross Roundabout commences 18 May 2026 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

Works start on Tuesday 5 May for three nights Overnight convoy in place for safety   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing works on the A82 Ballachulish Roundabout, south of Ballachulish Bridge, starting on Tuesday 5 May. The works will be undertaken overnight between 7pm and 6am each working … Read Full Article

UPDATE 15 May 2026:  As a result of operational issues related to a plant breakdown, the works on the A68 will require an additional two nights to complete. Overnight road closures from Tuesday 5 May to Wednesday 27 May 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking overnight resurfacing works on the … Read Full Article

UPDATE 12 May 2026: These works on the A702 were completed ahead of schedule last night, so no further overnight closures will be required. Overnight works commence Wednesday 29 April 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A702 between Candymill and Melbourne Crossroads are set to begin on Wednesday 29 April and continue … Read Full Article

Updated 26 May 2026: Due to additional works required, overnight resurfacing on the A82 between Belford Road and Fort William duals will now be completed by the morning of Monday 29 June. Please see date changes below.   Three phases of resurfacing works to start from Sunday 10 May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of … Read Full Article

30mph speed limit restriction extended to Sunday 19 April Additional overnight works required throughout May   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance under Cromarty Bridge on the A9, near Dingwall.   A 30mph speed limit restriction has been in place for the safety of workers accessing the platform under the bridge. … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 20 and 21 April 2026 The slip road onto the M9 northbound at Junction 10, Craigforth, will be closed for carriageway investigation works from 19:30 until 06:00 on the nights of Monday 20 April and Tuesday 21 April. A lane closure will also be in place on the M9 northbound carriageway. … Read Full Article

Updated 29 April 2026: Due to operational issues, an additional day is required to complete resurfacing works on the A85 at Arrivain, west of Tyndrum. Please see new dates below. Works start on Monday 27 April Convoy in place until Friday 1 May     BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to … Read Full Article

UPDATED  17.04.26: These works are now expected to complete on the morning of Saturday 25 April 2026. Overnight carriageway closure from 20 to 24 April 2026 Essential overnight drainage works are due to be undertaken for five nights on the M80 between Junctions 3 and 2 from Monday 20 April 2026. The works will take … Read Full Article

UPDATE 22 April 2026: The practice deployment of the M90 Queensferry Crossing automated diversion system on Saturday night will now commence at midnight. Overnight southbound M90 carriageway closures – 24 and 26 April 2026 Practice deployment of automated diversion system – early hours of 26 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is … Read Full Article