Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

  Following the Yellow Warning for rainfall, hillside inspections are to take place on Tuesday 6 February. The Old Military Road local diversion route was implemented on Sunday 4 February as a precaution and will continue to operate today.   A83 traffic is to continue to utilise the Old Military Road local diversion throughout Tuesday … Continued

Current forecast for Sunday and Monday indicates around 90mm of rainfall in 48 hours which will result in a significant increase in hillside saturation levels. As a precaution, the Old Military Road Local Diversion Route will be in use from 12:00 mid-day on Sunday 4 February. The Old Military Road Diversion Route will likely be … Continued

Overnight works commence Monday 5 February 2024 for 5 nights Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland set to install a new vehicle restraint system along the slip road exiting the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass at Straiton Junction over five nights, commencing on Monday 5 February. To ensure the safety of workers and road users, … Continued

  Current forecast for Sunday indicates heavy rainfall which results in significant increase in hillside saturation levels. As a precaution, the Old Military Road Local Diversion Route will therefore be prepared in case required overnight on Sunday 4 February. Diversion of traffic onto the Old Military Road will be subject to further review of forecast … Continued

Emergency patching to be carried out overnight on Friday 2 February 2024 The northbound carriageway of the A899 between Livingston East roundabout and Dechmont roundabout will be closed overnight on Friday 2 February 2024 between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00.  There will also be no access to the M8 Junction 3 eastbound onslip during … Continued

 Drainage investigation, planned for five days starting Mon 12 Feb. Temporary traffic lights between 9.30am – 3.30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works in the village of Benderloch on the A828, with works planned to commence on Monday 12 February 2024. These drainage investigation works have … Continued

 Drainage investigation, planned for one day starting on Monday 5 February. Two-way temporary traffic lights between 9.30am and 3.30pm On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential drainage investigation works on the A85 Drummond Street, Comrie, with works set over one day on Monday 5 February between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Due … Continued

  Final phase of maintenance works resumes on Monday 5 February 2024 for 5 weeks Single lane closure with two-way temporary traffic light system Overnight road closures 6, 7 and 8 February and 7 March   Essential maintenance work is to resume on the A86 Allt A’Ghaill culvert, which supports the A86 trunk road, on … Continued

  Works begin 5 February 2024 for two weeks Overnight road closure of Ralia Café slip road week one Overnight temporary traffic lights with lane closure on A9 during week two   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out tree removal and pruning works between the Ralia Café Slip Road and … Continued

  Carriageway defect identified on A83 at Rest and be Thankful on Monday has been repaired following inspection and monitoring. Temporary traffic lights removed and A83 now operating without restriction. Weather and hillside conditions continue to be monitored given heavy rain and storms experienced in recent days.   The A83 at the Rest and be … Continued

From October to December over £18M has been invested in the North West Trunk Road network between planned maintenance, routine maintenance, bridge and road safety schemes delivered on behalf of Transport Scotland.  A whole range of projects have been undertaken, including a new pedestrian walkway at the A82 Connel Bridge, as well as a range … Continued

In 2023 BEAR Scotland donated over £47,000 to good causes throughout Scotland.  The leading road maintenance company supported 32 charities, including its charity partner of the year, Alzheimer Scotland, which runs support and services throughout Scotland to help those living with dementia.  Additionally, some 14 community groups and initiatives have also benefited from BEAR’s assistance … Continued