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Overnight carriageway closure Friday 8 December 2023 The eastbound carriageway of the M876 on the approach to Junction 2 Glenbervie will be closed for resurfacing on the night of Friday 8 December between 19:30 and 06:00. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the works, renewing 600 metres of surfacing to create smoother … Continued

Public consultation to inform potential pedestrian safety improvements in town closes Monday 11 December 2023 There is just one week left for the people of Selkirk to share their experiences of walking and wheeling on the A7 corridor in Selkirk. The consultation closes on Monday 11 December 2023. Transport Scotland and its operating company in … Continued

Overnight slip road closure Monday 4 December 2023 The slip road onto the westbound M8 at Junction 4 Whitburn will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the night of Monday 4 December, to allow BEAR Scotland to carry out carriageway investigations on behalf of Transport Scotland. A diversion route for traffic wishing to join … Continued

WORKS POSTPONED: Works planned for the night of 4 December have been postponed due to forecast heavy rain. They will be rescheduled for a future date to be confirmed. Overnight closures at two locations Works scheduled from Friday 1 December 2023 for five nights The A7 in Hawick is set to benefit from an improved … Continued

Overnight carriageway and slip road closures 7 and 8 December 2023 Overnight carriageway and slip road closures are planned on the A1 in East Lothian on the nights of 7 and 8 December, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out essential repairs to the road surface. On the night of Thursday … Continued

WORKS RESCHEDULED: Due to a change in our construction programme, these works on the A68 in Pathhead have been rescheduled and will now go ahead on the nights of 11, 12 and 13 December. All other details remain the same. Overnight road closures 6 to 8 December 2023 The A68 in Pathhead is set to … Continued

Overnight northbound carriageway closure 24 November 2023 The northbound carriageway of the A1 towards Edinburgh will be closed at Wallyford Junction from 20:00 until 05:30 on the night of Friday 24 November, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to carry out essential repairs to the road surface. A diversion route will be signposted … Continued

UPDATE: Following delays due to cold weather, one additional night’s work is required on the M9 northbound approach to Keir Roundabout. The northbound M9 will be closed at Junction 9 Pirnhall from 19:30-06:00 on the night of Friday 1 December, with a diversion via the A91 and A9. Overnight works Monday 20 November to Thursday … Continued

Overnight closure Monday 20 November 2023 The slip road onto the southbound A1 from Old Craighall Roundabout will be closed from 20:00 until 04:00 on the night of Monday 20 November, to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to repair damaged road studs. Traffic wishing to join the A1 southbound from Old Craighall Roundabout … Continued

Dramatic reduction in time to open diversion via Forth Road Bridge A new automated barrier system designed to allow traffic to be diverted via the Forth Road Bridge more quickly if the Queensferry Crossing needs to be closed has been successfully trialled. The barriers, manufactured by SPIE in the Netherlands, are the first of their … Continued

This Living Wage Week, BEAR Scotland is celebrating becoming an accredited Living Wage employer. BEAR Scotland is a leading road maintenance and management firm, headquartered in Perth, which employs over 900 people. This Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at BEAR Scotland receive the real Living Wage. This rate is higher than the government … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 9 November 2023 The slip road exiting the westbound A876 at Junction 3 Bowtrees will be closed between 19:30 and 06:00 on the night of 9 November, for coring investigation works in advance of future resurfacing. A signed diversion route will be in place via the M876 westbound, turning at Junction … Continued