Author Archives: Caitlin Campbell

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

Updated 9 December 2025: The overnight convoy on Wednesday 10 December is no longer required as planned works can now be carried out under the daytime lane closure. Works start on Monday 15 September for 14 weeks 24 hour traffic lights and 30mph speed restriction Some overnight works also planned under a 10mph convoy system … Continued

A brief update to advise that there has been a landslide at A83 Butterbridge (Between Rest and Be Thankful and Glen Kinglas) resulting in the road being closed. Traffic is being diverted via the A819, A85 and A82. Our operational emergency team is on site assessing the situation which will also require geotechnical inspection in … Continued

Starting Tuesday 26 August for two days Two-way traffic lights temporary traffic management system BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to carryout essential drainage investigation works on the A85 between St Fillians and Lochearnhead, approximately 3 miles east of Lochearnhead. These drainage investigation works will be carried out for two days between … Continued

Update on 17 September 2025: Following a review of the programme of works at A83 Tayinloan, some of the working days have changed. See all updates below. Overnight road closures with hourly amnesties from Monday 25 August Lane closures with 2-way temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 10 September BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, … Continued

2025 success means the roads company has exceeded £100K in donations for the charity in five years BEAR Scotland raised £25,128.60 for Cash for Kids in its fifth annual Charity Golf Day thanks to the 25 key suppliers and subcontractors who got involved. Held at the Dalmahoy Country Club and Hotel near Edinburgh, this year’s … Continued

BEAR Scotland welcomed the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, on a visit to the A82 Grotaig site, on the North West trunk road network today. The Cabinet Secretary was given a first-hand look at the complex rock slope stabilisation works at Grotaig on the A82 where, BEAR Scotland are working closely with Forest … Continued