Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Additional resources in place to address any issues 24/7 control rooms monitoring conditions The second named storm of winter is on its way with Amber weather warnings in place across Scotland. BEAR Scotland, which looks after the trunk roads in North West and South East of Scotland, is primed to tackle whatever weather conditions Storm … Continued

A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 2pm on Saturday 23 November Due to the arrival of Storm Bert and forecast for heavy snow followed by rain and snow melt on Saturday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from mid-afternoon on Saturday 23 November to allow … Continued

Updated 11 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, surfacing works on the A85 Kilmaronaig will now be completed on Thursday 12 December. See new date below.   Works begin on Thursday 28 November   Motorists using the A85 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works are set to be carried out next … Continued

One day starting Monday 11 November Four-way temporary traffic lights   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage investigation works on the A82 south of Drumnadrochit at the junction with East and West Lewiston. These investigation works will take place for one day on Monday 11 November between … Continued

The wall repair is due to be undertaken from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 November Two-way temporary traffic lights between 8am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland will be carrying out essential repairs on a section of the Millennium Wall at Tarbert Road, South of Ardrishaig on the A83, with works planned … Continued

Munlochy Animal Aid has received a £750 funding boost from BEAR Scotland to continue their efforts to rescue and rehome animals from across the Highlands. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the North West, covering the A9 and A835 which run through the area the charity … Continued

M9 motorway closure on 25 October 2024 The M9 westbound will be closed between junction 3 and 4 near Linlithgow from 20:00 on  Friday 25 October until 06:00 on Saturday 26 October, to allow for road lining to be installed over the recently refurbished bridge deck. This is final stage of the two month long … Continued

A83 traffic rerouted onto Old Military Road from 1pm on Friday 11 October Due to wet weather which is forecast over the weekend, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 1pm on Friday 11 October to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue … Continued

Footway Improvements three weeks starting Monday 7 October Temporary traffic lights with lane closures between 9.30am-3.30pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential footway improvement works in the village of Callander on the A84. Works are planned to commence on Main Street between Murdiston Avenue and Drummond Place on Monday … Continued

The Scottish Borders Donkey Sanctuary in St Boswells has received a £750 donation to help the charity continue their efforts in giving rescued donkeys a second chance at life. BEAR Scotland manage and maintain the trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland in the South East, including the Queensferry Crossing, the Edinburgh City Bypass, … Continued

Updated 31 October 2024: Due to the poor weather forecast, works on the A9 at Tore Roundabout will not go ahead tonight. Work will resume on Sunday 3 November and will be completed by the morning of Thursday 7 November.  Carriageway improvement works to start on Tuesday 1 October Nightime lane closures with convoy BEAR … Continued

Works begin on Monday 16 September for four days Temporary traffic lights and convoy in place  Motorist using the A82 will benefit from an improved road surface as resurfacing works set to be carried out later this month south of Glencoe Village. The resurfacing improvements will involve resurfacing 200m of road to make it more … Continued