Key Projects


A68 Pathhead Resurfacing

Drivers are being warned to expect overnight road closures and parking restrictions in Pathhead when the A68 trunk road through the Midlothian town is resurfaced this autumn. Read more here.


Queensferry Crossing Automated Barriers

BEAR Scotland has installed an automated barrier system on both sides of the Queensferry Crossing that will allow 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.


Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct

An 80-metre section of the Kincardine Bridge is being replaced, in a major upgrade for the Category A listed structure. 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.

Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct
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.

Kincardine Bridge Southern Piled Viaduct
Major Works on M8 Junction 3 Slip Road

The bridge that carries the eastbound slip road off the M8 at Junction 3 near Livingston over the A899 is undergoing a major refurbishment. Read more here.