Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Investigation works on Thursday 25 June Daytime temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A9 at Layby 46, south of Blair Atholl. Due to the nature of the works, temporary traffic lights will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday … Continued

A public exhibition is being hosted by roads authorities in Selkirk to showcase the proposed improvement plans to enhance the safety for pedestrian users of the A7 corridor through the Borders town. On Thursday 25 June Transport Scotland, its trunk road operating company in South East Scotland, BEAR Scotland, and Scottish Borders Council will host … Continued

Overnight works commence Monday 22 June 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out overnight drainage improvement works on the M9 at Junction 4, Lathallan Interchange. Due to the nature of the works, the M9 on-slips at Junction 4 will be closed in both directions each night between 7.30pm and … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 16 June to 13 July 2026 Overnight works to renew the road surface on the M90 southbound carriageway between Junctions 2 and 1B are set to begin on Tuesday 16 June. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project on Monday to Friday nights between 20:00 and 06:00. Works … Continued

Second weekend of five weekend contraflows in June and July 2026 Expect significant delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M80 this weekend are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes for a second weekend, as BEAR Scotland undertakes major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over Station Road north of … Continued

Works starting on Monday 8 June Lane closure with a convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential surface improvements on the A9 at Tomatin and Moy. Work will be carried out between 8pm and 6am each night from the evening of Monday 8 June until the … Continued

Updated 29 May 2026: Overnight works are currently paused due to nesting birds. Dates for works continuing will be confirmed once environmental surveys have been completed. Daytime will continue as these activities can be safely carried out at a suitable distance from the nest. For more information visit: www.bearscot.com/about-bear/major-projects/a828-ledaig-rockslope-stabilisation-works   Overnight works planned for mid-May … Continued

Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company, BEAR Scotland, raised £2,066 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) at its 14th annual charity five-a-side football tournament. The event took place on Friday 24 April at Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes. Eleven teams of seven BEAR Scotland co-workers competed against each other scoring goals … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 12 May Convoy with temporary traffic lights on carriageway Junction closures with diversion in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential carriageway improvements on the A9 on north of Ballinluig. Works will take place each night between 7pm and 6am from the evening of … Continued

Falkirk’s Mental Health Association (FDAMH), an independent charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to people in the Falkirk and District community, has received a donation of £750 from trunk road maintenance firm, BEAR Scotland. BEAR Scotland is committed to working in partnership with the communities its trunk roads pass through, including Falkirk on the … Continued

Works start on Tuesday 5 May Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to start the next phase of footway improvements on the A84 near to Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School. The work includes constructing new footways, resurfacing existing footways and installing new uncontrolled crossing points. New signs have been … Continued

Drainage improvements starting on Monday 27 April Temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage improvements on the A83 for five days. Works are planned to take place between 8am and 4.30pm from the morning of Monday 27 April until the afternoon of Friday 1 May. Due … Continued