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Works begin on Sunday 15 October for three weeks. Lane Closures with 10mph Convoy + Slip Closures with Diversions 7pm-7am   Motorist using the A92 between Dundee and Arbroath will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out later this month. The resurfacing improvements on 3665m of carriageway … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 3 to 8 November 2023 The A1 south of Bankton Junction is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with three nights of roadworks planned from Friday 3 to Wednesday 8 November 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the resurfacing works on the southbound carriageway. The works will take … Read Full Article

  A83 traffic will be diverted onto the Old Military Road from 7pm on Friday 6 October   Given the current heavy and persistent rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, motorists using the A83 Rest and Be Thankful will be diverted onto the Old Military Road Local Diversion Route from 7pm on Friday 6 October.  … Read Full Article

Overnight works commence 23 October 2023 Overnight works to clean the roof and certify the fall arrest system on the footbridge over the M8 at Harthill Services are set to begin on 23 October 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project over six nights – three nights on the westbound … Read Full Article

MEDIA UPDATE: These works have been postponed for the foreseeable future. Overnight carriageway closures 23 to 25 October 2023 The A1 south of Bankton Junction is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with three nights of roadworks planned from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 October 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out … Read Full Article

Overnight closures between Langholm and Hawick 21 September – 5 October The A7 is set benefit from improved road markings and studs, with improvement works scheduled for the nights of 21, 22 and 26 September, and 4 and 5 October. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland make improvements to the standard … Read Full Article

Works to begin on Monday 16 October for 10 days Lane closure with convoy will be in place to manage traffic BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements on the A9 at Achalone, south of Thurso, starting Monday 16 October 2023. The project will enhance a section … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures from 4 October 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of various A720 slip roads, commencing on the night of Wednesday 4 October. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the slip … Read Full Article

Three overnight road closures beginning Tuesday 3 October 2023 The M9 is set to benefit from two kilometres of resurfacing on the northbound carriageway at Winchburgh. Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will complete the work to create a smoother surface and safer journey for motorists traveling on this section of the M9. Works will … Read Full Article

Event attracts over 400 visitors and raises over £2,400 for Alzheimer Scotland The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2023 took place on Saturday 23 September, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,400 for Scotland’s national dementia charity Alzheimer Scotland. The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 2 to 6 October 2023 A programme of works to replace joints on River Carron Bridge and install anti-skid surfacing on Drove Loan Bridge, located on the M876, is due to commence on Monday 2 October. For the safety of workers and road users, overnight closures will be in place on the … Read Full Article

Essential bridge works start Thursday 5 October for 7 nights   Seven nights of work are set to take place on the A828 Connel Bridge, five miles northeast of Oban, starting Thursday 5 October 2023. BEAR Scotland – Transport Scotland’s operating company – will carry out a scheduled inspection and street lighting works on the … Read Full Article