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BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is continuing essential maintenance on both lanes of the A9 over Cromarty Bridge, near Dingwall.   The original programme of works was anticipated to last approximately 20 weeks however the bridge requires further concrete repairs to those originally anticipated. Unsuitable weather conditions, including Storms Floris and Amy, have … Read Full Article

Overnight slip road closures 8 to 19 December 2025 The slip road from the M8 westbound onto the M9 northbound at M8 Junction 2 (Claylands) will be closed between 20:00 and 04:30 on the nights of 8 to 19 December, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to upgrade streetlighting. Traffic wishing to join … Read Full Article

Overnight southbound carriageway closures 1, 2 and 3 December 2025 The southbound carriageway of the M9 motorway between Junctions 5 and 1A will be closed for road marking improvements from 19:30 until 06:00 on the nights of Monday 1, Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 December. A signed diversion route will be in place from M9 … Read Full Article

Updated 2 February 2026: Due to weather affecting other works in the programme, overnight surfacing on the A84 at Cambusbeg will not go ahead tonight as planned. Works have been rescheduled to start on Thursday 12 February. Please see new dates below. Works to start on Thursday 12 February Two-way traffic lights system with convoy … Read Full Article

  Drainage works are planned for 10 days from Monday 8 December Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 08:00 – 16:30 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage works for 10 days on the A828 from Monday 8 December. The works will take place on weekdays only, between … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closures 27 November to 13 December 2025 Daytime slip road closure 3 December 2025 A series of overnight carriageway closures and one daytime slip road closure is planned on the M8 at Junctions 3A (Starlaw) and 4 (East Whitburn), to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to resurface slip roads onto the … Read Full Article

Overnight northbound carriageway closures 5 and 8 December 2025 The A1 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with two nights of resurfacing works planned at Myreside Junction, 1.1 miles north of Spott Roundabout. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface approximately 210 metres of the northbound carriageway. To … Read Full Article

Overnight temporary traffic lights 17-20 November 2025 Temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A7 through Selkirk town centre between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 17 to Thursday 20 November, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out investigative works to guide and inform future improvements. The … Read Full Article

Five overnight slip road closures 17-21 November 2025 Overnight drainage improvement works are scheduled on the slip road onto the westbound M8 at Junction 4A, Heartlands, near Whitburn. The slip road will be closed during the works, from 20:30 until 06:00 on the nights of Monday 17 November to Friday 21 November. A signed diversion … Read Full Article

Six overnight carriageway closures on 19-21 and 24-26 November 2025 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface a section of the westbound M8 between Junctions 2 and 3, near Roman Camp. To allow the works to be carried out safely, the westbound carriageway of the M8 will be closed from Junction 2 … Read Full Article

In the early hours of Sunday 9 November, BEAR Scotland carried out a successful practice deployment of the automated diversion system on either side of the Queensferry Crossing, to ensure all elements are in operation in advance of winter. The diversion was opened within 19 minutes, without the need for police intervention to stop traffic. … Read Full Article

Updated 3 February 2026: Due to the poor weather forecast, overnight resurfacing on the A9 north of Evanton Junction is now paused until Thursday 12 February when operatives will return for one night to complete the works. Please see new dates below. Resurfacing starting on Tuesday 27 January Lane closure with convoy between 8pm and … Read Full Article