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Overnight closures from 13 – 17 November The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface, with a total of five nights of resurfacing works scheduled from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November 2023. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, resurface the A7 carriageway in Selkirk at Viewfield Park … Continued

Overnight slip road closures from 6 November 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out coring investigation works to assess the condition of A985 Admiralty Roundabout, commencing on the night of Monday 6 November. To allow these works to be carried out safely, it is necessary to close the roundabout overnight … Continued

Works to begin on Monday 16 October for 10 days Lane closure with convoy will be in place to manage traffic BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be carrying out essential road surfacing improvements on the A9 at Achalone, south of Thurso, starting Monday 16 October 2023. The project will enhance a section … Continued

Essential bridge works start Thursday 5 October for 7 nights   Seven nights of work are set to take place on the A828 Connel Bridge, five miles northeast of Oban, starting Thursday 5 October 2023. BEAR Scotland – Transport Scotland’s operating company – will carry out a scheduled inspection and street lighting works on the … Continued

Five nights of closures beginning 9 October 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to replace the bridge joints on two bridges on the M9 northbound between Junction 5 onslip and offslip. The works will take place over five nights, between the hours of 19:30 until 06:00, commencing on the night of Monday … Continued

Overnight road closures westbound 16 – 21 October 2023, and eastbound 23 – 28 October 2023 Transport Scotland’s operating company, BEAR Scotland, is to carry out overnight joint repair works on a bridge on the Edinburgh City Bypass between Straiton and Gilmerton junctions. The A720 will be closed westbound for five nights from Monday 16 … Continued

ADDITIONAL NIGHTS OF ROAD WORKS: Following delays due to recent adverse weather, three additional nights of resurfacing works are required on the A1 at Gladsmuir. These will take place on the nights of 9, 10 and 11 October, with all other details remaining the same. Overnight road closures 28 September – 4 October Transport Scotland’s … Continued

Overnight slip road closure 22 September 2023 BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out a coring investigation at the M8 Junction 4 westbound offslip on the night of Friday 22 September 2023. To allow works to be carried out safely, the road will be closed from 20:30 until 06:00 on the … Continued

Update: One additional night’s work on Wednesday 4 October is required to complete the installation of road studs. Overnight road closures from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023 The A1 is set to benefit from carriageway improvements with eight nights of roadworks planned from Friday 15 September to Wednesday 4 October 2023. Transport … Continued

Overnight closures put in place at two locations on the A7 between 4-6 September 2023 The A7 is set to benefit from an improved road surface with a total of two nights of resurfacing works beginning on Monday, 4 September. The works will see Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland resurface a combined 0.25km of … Continued

Four nights of work to commence Friday 8 September 2023 on the A720 at Dreghorn Westbound Offslip Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass are to take place on the nights of Friday 8, Sunday 10, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 September 2023. Transport Scotland’s operating … Continued

Update: Due to heavy rain and strong winds forecast in the area, works have been postponed until Wednesday 20 September. Road closures for 10 nights commencing Monday 18 September 2023 Overnight works to renew the road surface on a section of the A702 at Biggar between the A702/A72 Symington Junction and Gas Works Road are … Continued