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A702 Candymill 18 to 27 October 2023 A702 Candymill to Melbourne Crossroads 30 October to 2 November 2023 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is set to begin a programme of overnight resurfacing works on the A702 between Candymill and Melbourne Junction. The works will be completed over 13 nights, commencing on Wednesday 18 October … Continued

One overnight slip road closure on Thursday 19 October 2023 The southbound on-slip at M9 Junction 1 Newbridge will be closed from 20:30 on the night of Thursday 19 October until 06:00 the following morning to allow BEAR Scotland to install traffic loops on behalf of Transport Scotland. A diversion route for traffic wishing to … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 13 October 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of the slip road exiting the northbound M90 at Junction 2a on the night of Friday 13 October. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary … Continued

WORKS RESCHEDULED: These works have been rescheduled following their postponement due to Storm Babet. Works will now recommence on the night of Monday 23 October and conclude on the night of Friday 27 October. Eleven nights of road works commence Wednesday 11 October 2023 The A1 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 3 to 8 November 2023 The A1 south of Bankton Junction is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with three nights of roadworks planned from Friday 3 to Wednesday 8 November 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the resurfacing works on the southbound carriageway. The works will take … Continued

Overnight works commence 23 October 2023 Overnight works to clean the roof and certify the fall arrest system on the footbridge over the M8 at Harthill Services are set to begin on 23 October 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project over six nights – three nights on the westbound … Continued

MEDIA UPDATE: These works have been postponed for the foreseeable future. Overnight carriageway closures 23 to 25 October 2023 The A1 south of Bankton Junction is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with three nights of roadworks planned from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 October 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out … Continued

Overnight closures between Langholm and Hawick 21 September – 5 October The A7 is set benefit from improved road markings and studs, with improvement works scheduled for the nights of 21, 22 and 26 September, and 4 and 5 October. The project will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland make improvements to the standard … Continued

Overnight slip road closures from 4 October 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of various A720 slip roads, commencing on the night of Wednesday 4 October. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the slip … Continued

Three overnight road closures beginning Tuesday 3 October 2023 The M9 is set to benefit from two kilometres of resurfacing on the northbound carriageway at Winchburgh. Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, will complete the work to create a smoother surface and safer journey for motorists traveling on this section of the M9. Works will … Continued

Event attracts over 400 visitors and raises over £2,400 for Alzheimer Scotland The Forth Road Bridge Doors Open Day 2023 took place on Saturday 23 September, attracting over 400 visitors and raising over £2,400 for Scotland’s national dementia charity Alzheimer Scotland. The open day was organised by Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland – the … Continued

Overnight carriageway closures 2 to 6 October 2023 A programme of works to replace joints on River Carron Bridge and install anti-skid surfacing on Drove Loan Bridge, located on the M876, is due to commence on Monday 2 October. For the safety of workers and road users, overnight closures will be in place on the … Continued