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It has been a relatively mild winter so far on the South East trunk road network. Storm Amy arrived on 3 and 4 October, causing some issues with several trees blown down, particularly along the M9. These were swiftly removed without significant disruption to traffic. Temperatures overall have been sightly above average, with cold spells … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland will continue to deliver improvements across the trunk road network in South East Scotland during the first quarter of 2026. A busy programme of resurfacing is scheduled, with projects set to be delivered on the M8, M9, M90, M8, A7, A702, A68 and A720. Notable projects include the A7 East and West of … Read Full Article

Overnight works commence 19 February 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the A985 at Cairneyhill Layby, west of Cairneyhill Roundabout, are set to take place on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 February between 19:30 and 06:30 each night. The A985 between High Valleyfield and Cairneyhill will be closed during these hours, with … Read Full Article

Overnight carriageway closure Thursday 12 February 2026 The westbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed for carriageway repairs between Junction 1 and the merge with the M80 from 19:30 until 06:00 on the night of Thursday 12 February. During this closure, a signed diversion route will be in place between M876 Junction 1 and … Read Full Article

Overnight closures of northbound off-slip 9, 10 and 11 February 2026 The slip road exiting the northbound M9 at Junction 10, Craigforth, will be closed for tree removal works between 19:30 and 06:00 on the nights of Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 February. A signed diversion route will be in place via the … Read Full Article

Drainage works are planned for four days starting Monday 2 February Two-way temporary traffic lights with convoy between 8am and 4:30pm   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage construction works at two locations on the A83 at West Kintyre as follows:   North Lodge, Clachan, just south of … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland is gearing up for a significant programme of investment and improvement works across the North West trunk road network, with a series of major projects set to enhance safety, resilience and journey quality for road users in the months ahead. These schemes, delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland, will improve safety and strengthen … Read Full Article

The first two named storms of the season, Amy and Bram, swept across the North West trunk road network in late 2025, bringing challenging conditions for our crews and leaving fallen trees, flooding and debris in their wake. Our teams were fully mobilised with crews on standby to respond to any incidents on the network. … Read Full Article

Work at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful continues to be a priority, with teams boosting hillside resilience, strengthening defences, and reacting quickly to keep Argyll moving safely. The Rest and Be Thankful doesn’t rest, and neither do we.   Keeping debris at bay Robust debris fences cover the main water channels on the hillside … Read Full Article

Even in the most challenging conditions, progress didn’t stop. Our teams worked hard throughout October, November and December to deliver a range of improvements across the North West trunk road network. With an investment of almost £24m from Transport Scotland, we successfully carried out a range of projects including safety barrier replacements, signage improvements, bridge … Read Full Article

BEAR Scotland continues to deliver an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along the full length of the A9 between Perth and Thurso, on this vital route that connects the Highlands with the central belt, supporting tourism, freight and travel for thousands of people daily. The varied programme of improvements implemented between October and … Read Full Article

  Overnight road closures on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 February 2026 Convoy traffic management system in place from Monday 16 February for 6 nights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out overnight resurfacing on the A1 from Cedar Café to Grantshouse. Set to improve surface conditions for all road users, these … Read Full Article