The South East Unit has an ambitious programme of maintenance and improvement works lined up for the final quarter of 2026, with projects planned across much of the trunk road network to keep routes safe, resilient and reliable for road users.

Resurfacing schemes feature prominently in the programme, delivering smoother journeys and extending the service life of road assets. These resurfacing projects typically require road closures, these will be scheduled overnight wherever possible to minimise disruption. Drainage improvements and safety barrier upgrades can generally be completed under lane closures, while larger projects such as bridge refurbishments may require more significant traffic management.

Key schemes planned for Q4 include:

• A6091 Galafoot Bridge, Galashiels – Major refurbishment works are under way on the bridge deck, including concrete repairs, waterproofing and resurfacing. Westbound traffic continues to use the bridge while eastbound traffic follows a signed diversion route.
• A68 Lauder – A major resurfacing project is under way through the centre of Lauder and is expected to be completed by early November, delivering a significantly improved road surface through the town.
• A985 Rosyth – Drivers can look forward to a smoother and safer journey when resurfacing works are carried out in November.
• M8 – Several resurfacing schemes are planned across the route, alongside inspections of two overbridges at Junction 3.
• M9 – Surfacing improvements are scheduled at Junction 1A southbound and at Cambusbarron northbound. Drainage investigation works will be undertaken from Junction 2 to Junction 8, and 2,500 metres of fencing is being replaced between Junctions 8 and 9 north of Denny.
• A985 Kincardine Bridge – Refurbishment of a section of the bridge deck, which began in September, will continue through the quarter. The works involve temporary traffic lights, lane and footway restrictions, and occasional overnight bridge closures.
• M80 – November will see resurfacing works at the Junction 9 northbound off-slip and southbound near Bankton.
• M876 – Slip roads at Junction 2 will receive a new road surface during December.
• M90 – Road marking improvements will continue throughout October and drainage improvement works are in progress from Junction 1A to Junction 2.
• A1 – Resurfacing is planned south of Dolphingstone in October and November, followed by works at Wallyford. A scheme to recycle 8,000 tonnes of drainage filter stone from Houndwood to Burnmouth will continue through to December.
• A7 – Road surface improvements will take place at a number of locations both north and south of Langholm.
• A702 – A series of resurfacing schemes are planned during November and December, including works through West Linton, south of Mauricewood Roundabout, north of Biggar, north of Toftcombs and near Carlops.

With a busy few months ahead, teams across the South East Unit will be working closely with contractors, local authorities and stakeholders to deliver these improvements as efficiently as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.

A map showing the locations of planned works is available on the BEAR Scotland website. Detailed dates and traffic management arrangements for each scheme will be confirmed ahead of construction and published in the website’s Latest News section.