A9 Kessock Bridge Improvements

BEAR Scotland is carrying out improvement works on Kessock Bridge on the A9 which crosses the Beauly Firth, north of Inverness.  Read more here.

Scrabster Braes Improvements

Located at the northernmost point of the A9, Scrabster Braes faces steep, unstable terrain that has impacted on vital access to the harbour and local communities. With a £1 million investment by BEAR Scotland on behalf of Transport Scotland, we are delivering a long-term, phased programme of slope stabilisation, from emergency repairs to drainage and soil nailing solutions, so this key route stays open, safe and reliable.

Queensferry Crossing Diversion Process

BEAR Scotland has installed an automated barrier system on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing that allows traffic to be diverted onto the Forth Road Bridge more quickly, should the Queensferry Crossing need to be closed for any reason. Read more here.

Rest and Be Thankful – Managing Trunk Road Operation

Following significant landslides in 2020, a bespoke operational strategy has been implemented to facilitate the safe use of the A83 corridor at the Rest and Be Thankful. Read more here.

Ash Dieback Action Plan

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is taking essential steps to combat the effects of Ash Dieback along trunk roads in the North West and South East of Scotland. Read more here.