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Overnight road closures westbound 16 – 21 October 2023, and eastbound 23 – 28 October 2023 Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is to carry out overnight joint repair works on a bridge on the Edinburgh City Bypass between Straiton and Gilmerton junctions. The A720 will be closed westbound for five nights from Monday 16 … Read Full Article

Next phase of project to commence 25 September 2023 The next phase of the project to install an innovative automated barrier system on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing is set to begin on the night of Monday 25 September 2023. The barriers will allow M90 traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge … Read Full Article

  Project begins Monday 2 October 2023 for nine weeks Single lane closure with two-way temporary traffic light system Overnight road closures 27 October and 24 November   From Monday 2 October, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will embark on an important maintenance project to enhance the Allt A’Ghaill culvert under the … Read Full Article

Works to begin on Monday 25 September for ten days. Convoy in place.   On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland is set to embark on vital surfacing improvements along the A82 South of Spean Bridge, with work scheduled to commence on Monday 25 September. The project will enhance sections of the A82 South of … Read Full Article

Transport Scotland and BEAR Scotland project prioritises active travel and road safety Works begin 18 September   Starting on 18 September, BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin a crucial project to introduce 20mph speed limits in towns and villages along the North West’s trunk road network. This will involve the installation of new … Read Full Article

Update: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A87. Due to works taking less time than anticipated work at A87 North of Sligachan/Caiplach which finish tomorrow morning (25.10.23) causing the remaining programme of works to be moved forward a day.   Road closures from 18 September BEAR … Read Full Article

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS OF ROAD WORKS: Following delays due to recent adverse weather, three additional nights of resurfacing works are required on the A1 at Gladsmuir. These will take place on the nights of 9, 10 and 11 October, with all other details remaining the same. Overnight road closures 28 September – 4 October Transport Scotland’s … Read Full Article

  Works start Monday 18 September 2023 for three weeks.   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, will start £60k worth of vital drainage improvements on the A82 east of Onich village on 18 September. The project will span three weeks, running from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm, with no work on … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closure 22 September 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out a coring investigation at the M8 Junction 4 westbound offslip on the night of Friday 22 September 2023. To allow works to be carried out safely, the road will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the … Read Full Article

  Carriageway works to start on Monday 18 September for nine nights Convoy with traffic lights and B9150 road closure with diversion   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start essential road improvement works on the A9 single carriageway at the B9150 Newtonmore/Ralia Junction south of Kingussie, beginning on the … Read Full Article

UPDATE – Change of dates: Following disruption caused by adverse weather, the dates of the ongoing programme of resurfacing works on the M80 have been changed. Amended dates are listed below. All other details remain the same. Works taking place for twelve nights starting Monday 18 September 2023 Overnight carriageway closures required for safety, 8pm to … Read Full Article

Update: One additional night’s work on Wednesday 4 October is required to complete the installation of road studs. Overnight road closures from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023 The A1 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with eight nights of roadworks planned from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023. Transport … Read Full Article