Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

Update: Due to bad weather works north of the A82 Loch Tulla Viewpoint require two extra nights of work that will take place on the evenings of Sunday 21 and Monday 22 July 2024. See update below. Overnight road closure with diversion Works begin Sunday 30 June at 7pm BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of … Continued

UPDATE: Due to a poor weather forecast, the works at A830 East of Glenfinnan will not take place on the evening of Wednesday 24 July. Works will resume on Thursday 25 July and will be completed by 6am on Monday 29 July Overnight road closure in place for safety   On behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

Works begin on Monday 5 August for five nights Lane closures in place for safety BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking road marking improvement works set to be carried out in August on A85 at Dunollie Road and George Street, Oban. The improvements will involve renewing the road markings to make … Continued

Update: The next phases of the road resurfacing programme on the northbound and southbound of the A9 Tomatin Duals will take place over five nights between Monday 8 July and Saturday 13 July. Update below:  Road marking works will take place for five nights from Monday 8 July 24 Hour lane closures with night time … Continued

New debris fence to be provided on hillside above trunk road BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, are to take forward further landslide mitigation measures at the A83 Rest and be Thankful. Following a very wet period in February, a movement on the hillside occurred in an area previously considered stable.  It is … Continued

Full road closure between 7pm and 6am Amnesties will be in place On behalf of Transport Scotland, BEAR Scotland will be carrying out essential surfacing improvements on the A9 North of Helmsdale and A9 North of Berriedale. A9 North of Helmsdale: The resurfacing of 302m of carriageway will take place over three nights, starting Tuesday 25 … Continued

Two week closure of bridge   BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is to undertake essential road maintenance works on the A82 Trunk Road at Tomnahurich Swing Bridge.  The works involve the full reconstruction of the central part of the carriageway surfacing. These works are to begin on the Tomnahurich Swing Bridge at 5.30pm on Monday 3 June 2024 for two weeks and the bridge will reopen at … Continued

Road Closure with amnesties Monday 27 May 2024 for four nights From Monday 27 May 2024 until early on Friday 31 May 2024, BEAR Scotland, Operating Company working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is embarking on the next stage of the project to install new traffic signals to improve safety on the A87 at the … Continued

Update: Due to on-going issues with Scottish Water pipes in the area and consultation with the community council, it has been decided to re-programme these works in October. Further details will be provided nearer the time regarding a precise start date. Footway Improvements ten days starting Monday 3 June Temporary traffic lights with lane closures … Continued

Update: Due to bad weather forecast for tonight (28/05), works on the A82 at Auch have been cancelled, works will resume tomorrow (29/05) night. A further night is now required and will take place on Thursday 30 May. Updated dates below. Overnight road closure with diversion will continue Sunday 19 May,7pm to 5am. Transport Scotland … Continued

Road Improvement Works to start on Monday 13 May for 8 weeks 24 Hour Lane Closures with Night Time Convoy BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to start essential resurfacing and road marking improvements on the A9 Tomatin Dual Carriageway between Slochd and Findhorn Bridge, near Inverness. The road improvement programme, … Continued

BEAR Scotland held its twelfth annual charity five-a-side football tournament on 26 April 2024. Scotland’s leading trunk road operating company saw co-workers become competitors to raise £1,382 for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). The football fundraising for the mental health charity saw eight teams of BEAR Scotland employees fiercely battle for the title in Perth College … Continued