Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Works start on Wednesday 1 October Three-way temporary traffic lights in place until Thursday 16 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to install new pedestrian crossing facilities on the A84 near Dobbies on the west edge of Stirling, with works starting on Wednesday 1 October. The works involve installing a refuge island, … Continued

A charity offering hyperbaric oxygen therapy to residents throughout Argyll and Bute has received generous £750 donation from BEAR Scotland, the company responsible for  managing and maintaining trunk roads in North West Scotland. BEAR Scotland operates locally from a depot in Oban, maintaining the A85 and A828 in the area, including Connel Bridge. As part … Continued

Works take place on Tuesday 30 September Traffic lights between 9.30am and 4pm BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at lay-by 46 on the A9, south of Blair Atholl on Tuesday 30 September, between 9.30am to 4pm. The A9 will have temporary traffic lights in place … Continued

Updated 29 October 2025: Due to poor weather forecast later this week, tonight (Wednesday 29 October) will be the final night of resurfacing on the A87 near Loch Cluanie. Please see new information below.   Works start on Thursday 23 October Overnight road closures in place for safety until the morning of Thursday 30 October … Continued

Works start on Thursday 2 October for two nights Traffic lights in place until morning of Saturday 4 October BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works on the A84 at Doune, between George Street and Balkerach Street, from Thursday 2 October. The trunk road will remain open … Continued

Daytime works on Monday 29 September Overnight works on Wednesday 1 October Traffic lights in place during working hours BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out essential drainage works at two locations on the A85: A85 East of St Fillans: Monday 29 September, 8am to 4.30pm A85 East of Comrie: … Continued

Drainage works to start on Monday 22 September for four weeks Daytime temporary traffic lights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential drainage improvements on the A9 between Dalreoch to Dalnamein, north of Calvine. Works will take place between 8am and 5pm, starting on Monday 22 September and completed … Continued

Works commence 29 September 2025 Full closure of A823(M) on-slip to M90 at Junction 2 Full closure of M90 off-slip at Junction 1C BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will carry out investigation works on the A823(M) and M90 over one night on Monday 29 September between 20:00 and 06:00. Works will require a … Continued

Works start on morning of Tuesday 16 September Bridge will be closed for periods during early mornings using temporary traffic lights Connel bridge walkway will remain open throughout the work BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out works to repair the A828 Connel Bridge from Tuesday 16 September. Works will … Continued

Update on 17 September 2025: Following dates changing elsewhere on the programme, works on the A83 at Kennacraig Ferry Terminal have been has been delayed by one night. See all updates below. Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties from Monday 22 September for six nights BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will undertake essential … Continued

Scotland’s leading road maintenance company, BEAR Scotland, has donated £750 to the Margaret Kerr Unit, within Borders General Hospital. The unit provides palliative care and ensures those receiving end-of-life care and their families are comfortable and supported. BEAR Scotland’s Eyemouth Operations Supervisor, Gary Stobbart, nominated the Margaret Kerr Unit to receive this donation as part … Continued

Works start on Monday 15 September Temporary traffic lights to remain in place for the duration BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking masonry repairs to a retaining wall on the A84 , north of Killmahog, near Callander. These works are required due to the partial collapse of the retaining wall that … Continued