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Three nights of resurfacing works begin 12 May 2021 Three overnight carriageway closures are planned on the southbound M80 and M876, beginning on Wednesday 12 May. This is to allow 1km of carriageway on the M80 to be resurfaced, providing smoother and safer journeys for motorists. The southbound carriageway of the M876 from Junction 1 … Continued

Two overnight road closures begin Monday 10 May 2021 Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is planning to resurface approximately 0.7 kilometre of the M80 northbound carriageway near Bankhead over two nights, beginning on Monday 10 May. For the safety of workers and road users, the M80 will be closed northbound between Junction 8 and … Continued

Works start Wednesday 19 May 2021 Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A985 between Kincardine and Valleyfield are set to begin on Wednesday 19 May 2021. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, with all works to be completed by the morning of Saturday 22 … Continued

Weekend closure to vehicular traffic 7-10 May 2021 Bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians The A9000 Forth Road Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic from 06:00 on Friday 7 May until 06:00 on Monday 10 May, as part of the ongoing project to replace the main expansion joints. The closure is necessary … Continued

Northbound carriageway closure 19:30 to 06:00 on Friday 7 May 2021 The northbound carriageway of the M876 will be closed on the night of 7 May 2021, from where it diverges from the M80 to its junction with the M9. This is to allow 0.5km of carriageway to be resurfaced, providing smoother and safer journeys … Continued

26 May 2021 UPDATE: A7 Overnight resurfacing works – Extended Overnight resurfacing works on the A7 from Lindean to Abbotsford have been extended and are now programmed between Tuesday 25 May and Monday 31 May, concluding by 06.00 Monday Morning. The A7 at Lindean, Selkirk, will be closed in both directions from 19:30 until 06:00 each night. … Continued

Up to 50 local job opportunities in South East Scotland BEAR Scotland is bolstering its workforce in communities across South East Scotland, recruiting up to 50 new Highway Maintenance Operatives. Roadworkers of all experience are required for local job opportunities throughout South East Scotland. BEAR has depots in the region at Rosyth, Queensferry, Bonnyrigg, Burghmuir … Continued

Five overnight road closures Motorists using the A7 in the Scottish Borders are advised to plan ahead to avoid overnight road closures, with essential resurfacing works scheduled to begin on the evening of Monday 10 May on the A7 in Selkirk, on Hillside Terrace between Selkirk High School and Tower Street. The works will see … Continued

Three overnight road closures from Thursday 22 April 2021 Motorists using the M80 at Stoneywood are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland planning to resurface approximately 1 kilometre of the northbound carriageway over three nights, beginning on Thursday 22 April. For the safety of workers and … Continued

Overnight slip road closure for preparatory works 14 April 2021 Eight weeks of traffic restrictions from Sunday 18 April 2021 A major project to upgrade safety barriers protecting the supports of bridges crossing the M8 at Junction 3 Livingston is set to begin later this month. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out … Continued

Northbound carriageway closures 15 and 16 April 2021 The northbound carriageway of the M9 will be closed at Junction 9 from 20:30 until 06:00 on the nights of 15 and 16 April. This is to allow Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland to renew over 0.7 kilometres of road surface between the northbound slip roads. … Continued

Works start Monday 12 April Three weeks of overnight work to renew the road surface on sections of the A702 between Melbourne Crossroads and Easter Howgate is set to begin on Monday 12 April. Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland will carry out the project, with all works to be completed by the morning of … Continued