Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

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

Updated 4 December 2024: Due to low temperatures, works on the A9 south of Alness were unable to be completed by 6am this morning (Wednesday 4 December) as planned. If weather conditions allow, works will continue tonight and be completed by 6am tomorrow morning (Thursday 5 December).    Resurfacing started on Wednesday 6 November Full … Continued

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