Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

UPDATE: An extra night has been added to the resurfacing on the A7 at Kingsknowe Roundabout and works will now take place for three nights from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 March. New information below. Overnight road closures from on 17, 18 and 19 March 2025 BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to … Continued

Overnight lane closure for three weeks from Monday 3 March BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are carrying out overnight drainage improvements on the M9, north of junction 9 at Bannockburn. Works are set to begin on Monday 3 March and continue for three weeks. To allow these works to take place, lane closures … Continued

Lane closures from Monday 17 February for two weeks Central reserve safety barrier replacement works are planned for the A9 at Luncarty and will take place from Monday 17 February for 2 weeks. To enable these works and to protect road users and workers, the A9 will be subject single lane closures in both directions … Continued

Updated 20 March 2025: Due to contractor availability, the programme of works on the A82 between Tarbet and Stoneymollan Roundabout has changed and resurfacing at Tarbet South will be rescheduled for a later date. Please see new information below in red.   Overnight resurfacing works beginning in five locations Overnight drainage works beginning in two … Continued

Updated 21 February 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A835 South of Contin will now begin on Monday 24 February. See updated dates below. Works to begin on Monday 24 February Lane closure with convoy On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A835 … Continued

Updated 19 March 2025: Due to low temperatures, works on the A9 at Alness Point have been delayed by a day. Therefore the works at Dalmore Distillery will now start on Monday 24 March. See new dates below.   Daytime tree felling at Deephaven Junction starting 10 February 2025 Overnight resurfacing at Alness Point starting … Continued

Road between Inveraray and Tarbet open to traffic following Storm Eowyn debris clear-up The A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful re-opened to traffic at approximately 9.20pm this evening under convoy control.  This follows the closure of the road between the Rest and be Thankful Viewpoint (at its junction with the B828) and Ardgartan this … Continued

Updated 19 February 2025: Due to poor weather conditions, works on the A82 North of Drumnadrochit will not go ahead tonight, Wednesday 19 February. Works began on Thursday 6 February Road Closure with amnesties On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A82 just North of Drumnadrochit … Continued

Rockslope Stabilisation Works, Starting Monday 27 January 2025, for up to 14 weeks Continuous traffic lights with a 30mph speed restriction 10 minute periods of all red traffics will take place during critical periods BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, are set to carry out Rockslope Stabilisation Works on the A828 between Ledaig and Benderloch. … Continued

A83 traffic to be rerouted onto Old Military Road from 4pm on Sunday 29 December Given the forecast for heavy rain commencing on Sunday, BEAR Scotland will be opening the Old Military Road as a precaution from 4pm on Sunday 29 December to allow road users travelling along the A83 Rest and Be Thankful to continue their journey safely. … Continued

Every year BEAR Scotland supports numerous organisations across Scotland.  In 2024 the leading road maintenance company supported 31 charities and 39 community groups with over £50,000 in donations within the areas it operates. Joanna Buggy, BEAR Scotland Engagement Manager, who leads the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility team said: “We’re really proud that BEAR has delivered … Continued

Updated 10 December 2024: Due to unforeseen circumstances, drainage investigations on the A9 between Longman Roundabout and Raigmore Interchange have now been cancelled. New dates will be shared once the works have been rescheduled. Six nights starting Tuesday 10 December Lane closures BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carry out essential … Continued