Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Works continue from Monday 6 April Single lane closure with two-way traffic lights in place until November 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to replace the retaining wall and install new safety barriers on the A835 at Loch Garve. The site is situated a mile south of Garve. The existing temporary … Continued

Works start on Wednesday 8 April 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out the second phase of footway improvements on the A84 near to Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School. The work includes constructing a new footway, resurfacing existing footways and installing new uncontrolled crossing points. Works … Continued

Funding boost to improve access to emergency medical care The Robert Black Memorial Helipad, which is owned and maintained by the Southern Kintyre Development Trust, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A83 trunk road that runs through Campbeltown close to the Machrihanish depot. … Continued

Puffin crossing installation continues Overnight resurfacing works start Tuesday 5 May for three nights The installation of a new controlled pedestrian crossing continues to progress on the A9 through Main Street, Golspie. The project, which started in December, will enhance safety and accessibility for residents and visitors alike. Works carried out so far include laying … Continued

Night-time resurfacing works start on Sunday 12 April Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out resurfacing on the A82 at Rannoch Moor. Works will be carried out between the hours of 7pm and 6am from the evening of Sunday 12 April until the … Continued

Works start on Laggan swing bridge on Monday 20 April Works start on Fort Augustus swing bridge on Wednesday 22 April Night time road closures between 9.30pm and 6am BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out maintenance works on two swing bridges along the A82. Works will be carried out … Continued

Overnight road closures starting Wednesday 18 March BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out carriageway improvements on the A6091 at Tweedbank Roundabout. Works are set to take place on between 8.30pm and 6am from the evening of Wednesday 18 March until the morning of Saturday 21 March. To protect all … Continued

Works start on Monday 9 March 2026 Temporary traffic light and lane closure in place overnight BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out tree clearance works adjacent to the Allt an Deabhtaich Retaining Wall on the A85, approximately two miles northwest from Lochearnhead. Works will take place between 6pm and … Continued

UPDATE 1 April 2026: Due to changes in the programme, works on the A9 south of Tain have paused and traffic management has been removed until works resume. Operatives are currently expected to return on Tuesday 14 April for a further three nights of work. Please see new end date below. Resurfacing works starting on … Continued

Drainage investigation works planned to commence Monday 16 March Temporary traffic light in place between 8am and 4.30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A84 South of Lochearnhead Junction. These drainage works will last five days between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm, … Continued

Funding boost coincides with installation of new pedestrian crossing works in town Life Well Lived, a charity that helps anyone experiencing a health challenge in Biggar, has received a £750 funding boost from trunk roads maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, which is responsible for the A702 trunk road through the town. BEAR Scotland is committed to … Continued

Update on Friday 13 March: Due to weather conditions delaying works earlier in the programme, works on the A9 south of Blair Atholl will now start on Sunday 22 March. See new information below. Resurfacing works to start on Sunday 22 March in three locations Temporary traffic lights in operation BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued