Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Update on 24 April 2026: Due to works taking place on other parts of the network, works on the M9 northbound carriageway will now be closed the week commence on Monday 27 April and the southbound carriageway will be closed the week commencing Monday 4 May. New information below. Overnight carriageway closures 27 April to … Continued

UPDATE 28 April 2026: Overnight works will now take place on the night of Tuesday 5 May instead of Monday 4 May, to avoid the bank holiday. Overnight carriageway closures from Thursday 30 April 2026 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 2 kilometres of the eastbound hard shoulder at M8 Duntilland, … Continued

Overnight road closure Tuesday 21 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking overnight work to renew the road markings and repair carriageway defects on the M9 northbound at Junction 1A off slip to the M90 over one night on Tuesday 21 April. For the safety of workers and road users, … Continued

Two-night carriageway closure on Thursday 16 April 2026 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking hard shoulder resurfacing on the M8 eastbound carriageway between Junction 6A and Junction 5 over two nights. Works will include a full eastbound carriageway closure between 8.30pm and 6am on the nights of Thursday 16 April and … Continued

Weekend contraflows 8-11 May and 15-18 May 2026 Expect long delays; consider alternative routes Motorists using the M8 in West Lothian on the weekends of 8-11 May and 15-18 May are advised to expect long delays and consider alternative routes, with BEAR Scotland planning major refurbishment works on a bridge carrying the motorway over the … Continued

UPDATE 29 April 2026: These works have been completed ahead of schedule, therefore the southbound carriageway closure advertised for tonight will not be required. Overnight motorway closures 24 and 29 April 2026 Overnight works are set to take place on the M80 nights of 24 to 29 April, to replace a damaged parapet on the … Continued

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

Update on 13 April 2026: Due to emergency Scottish Water works finishing early, works on the A84 at Kincardine-in-Menteith Primary School started this morning, Monday 13 April. New dates below. Works start on Monday 13 April 2026 Temporary traffic lights in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out the … 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

Update on 9 April 2026: Due to changes in the programme, work on the A82 at Rannoch Moor have now been rescheduled for Summer 2026. New dates will be issued in due course. Night-time resurfacing works start on Sunday 12 April Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Update on 24 April 2026: Due to extra works needing to take place on the A82 at Fort Augustus swing bridge an additional night of works will now be required to take place tonight. New dates below. Works start on Laggan swing bridge on Monday 20 April Works start on Fort Augustus swing bridge on … Continued