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September 13, 2023

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A87 IN SKYE

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

September 13, 2023

A1 OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS AT GLADSMUIR

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

September 12, 2023

SAFETY IMPROVEMENT WORKS ANNOUNCED FOR A82 EAST OF ONICH

  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

September 12, 2023

INVESTIGATION WORKS ON M8 JUNCTION WESTBOUND SLIP ROAD

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

September 11, 2023

A9 NEWTONMORE/RALIA JUNCTION CARRIAGEWAY IMPROVEMENTS 

  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

September 7, 2023

M80 and M73 OVERNIGHT CARRIAGEWAY CLOSURES FOR SURFACING WORKS

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

September 4, 2023

RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A1 BOWSHIEL SOUTHBOUND

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

September 1, 2023

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING WORKS ON THE A7

Overnight closures put in place at two locations on the A7 between 4-6 September 2023 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface with a total of two nights of resurfacing works beginning on Monday, 4 September. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface a combined 0.25km of … Read Full Article

September 1, 2023

BEAR SCOTLAND GIVES £1,000 FUNDING BOOST TO BEREAVEMENT CHARITY

BEAR Scotland, the Scottish trunk road maintenance company has donated £1,000 to Brightest Star, a charity dedicated to aiding bereaved parents and siblings who have experienced the devastating loss of a child. Founded in 2013 by Arlene and Derek Kennedy of Renfrewshire, Brightest Star emerged from a deeply personal tragedy: the sudden loss of their … Read Full Article

September 1, 2023

A9 DALSHAIN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

  Commencing 4 September for two weeks   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is set to start drainage improvement works, enhancing the A9 just south of Pitlochry. This project will span two weeks from Monday 4 September and will be carried out from 9.30am to 4pm The project’s focus is the repair … Read Full Article

August 31, 2023

BEAR SCOTLAND RASIES £18K FOR CASH FOR KIDS AT CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

BEAR Scotland has raised £18,000 for Cash for Kids in its annual Charity Golf Day at the Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club near Edinburgh thanks to the overwhelming support from a number of its key suppliers and subcontractors who got involved. The 4-ball shotgun tournament got underway on the country club’s West Course, with 72 … Read Full Article

August 31, 2023

OVERNIGHT ROADWORKS: A86 NEAR KINGUSSIE

Overnight road closure with amnesties from Wednesday 13 September   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is carrying out overnight resurfacing work for the A86 just outside Kingussie, heading west towards Newtonmore, from Wednesday 13 September. The work will take place over three nights: Wednesday 13 September, Thursday 14 September and Sunday 17 September. The … Read Full Article